SHELL
HACKS
FLORIDA'S LARGEST HACKATHON
FIU'S GRAHAM CENTER
MIAMI, FL
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2026
ABOUT US
Ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate tech experience? Join us for ShellHacks, Florida's Largest Hackathon! Over 1,400 students from across the state and around the world will come together to:
- Build: Develop innovative projects
- Network: Network with top companies, and more!
- Learn: Learn the latest technologies
Ready to immerse yourself in the ultimate tech experience? Join us for ShellHacks, Florida's Largest Hackathon! Over 1,400 students from across the state and around the world will come together to:
- Build: Develop innovative projects
- Network: Network with top companies, and more!
- Learn: Learn the latest technologies
THE SHELLHACKS EXPERIENCE
FAQ
A hackathon is a weekend-long event where students come together to learn the latest technologies, build innovative projects, and network with top companies. ShellHacks is the largest hackathon in Florida, bringing thousands of students from around the world together since 2017!
None! We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and skill levels, and provide an inclusive environment for anyone to learn, build, and network. Whether you've never coded before or live and breathe AI/ML, there's a place for you at ShellHacks! In fact, about half of our attendees every year are first-time hackers.
If you fall in this group, we'll have:
- Introductory workshops for you to learn technical skills
- Resources and tools to help you build a project
- Industry mentors to guide you every step of the way
No matter where you are on your journey, don't be afraid to take a detour and explore the world of tech with us—you won't regret it!
Well, it started off as a joke about what a turtle-themed hackathon would be called. Later on, we actually started thinking about organizing a hackathon, but instead of turtles, we decided to focus on diversity in Miami. Since the city has an abundance of seashells on its beaches, the name stuck! It's also a play on words about computer shells, but that's just to draw attention away from all the turtle puns.
Nothing! That's right, ShellHacks is completely free for all students accepted to the event. We provide everything you need to help you focus on learning the latest technologies, building innovative projects, and networking with top companies—all thanks to the generous donations from our sponsors!
- Students and recent graduates (up to a year) from any college, university, or coding bootcamp can participate in ShellHacks.
- Not a student? You can participate as a mentor or volunteer and join the experience! Mentor and volunteer applications are coming soon!
FAQ
A hackathon is a weekend-long event where students come together to learn the latest technologies, build innovative projects, and network with top companies. ShellHacks is the largest hackathon in Florida, bringing thousands of students from around the world together since 2017!
None! We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and skill levels, and provide an inclusive environment for anyone to learn, build, and network. Whether you've never coded before or live and breathe AI/ML, there's a place for you at ShellHacks! In fact, about half of our attendees every year are first-time hackers.
If you fall in this group, we'll have:
- Introductory workshops for you to learn technical skills
- Resources and tools to help you build a project
- Industry mentors to guide you every step of the way
No matter where you are on your journey, don't be afraid to take a detour and explore the world of tech with us—you won't regret it!
Well, it started off as a joke about what a turtle-themed hackathon would be called. Later on, we actually started thinking about organizing a hackathon, but instead of turtles, we decided to focus on diversity in Miami. Since the city has an abundance of seashells on its beaches, the name stuck! It's also a play on words about computer shells, but that's just to draw attention away from all the turtle puns.
Nothing! That's right, ShellHacks is completely free for all students accepted to the event. We provide everything you need to help you focus on learning the latest technologies, building innovative projects, and networking with top companies—all thanks to the generous donations from our sponsors!
- Students and recent graduates (up to a year) from any college, university, or coding bootcamp can participate in ShellHacks.
- Not a student? You can participate as a mentor or volunteer and join the experience! Mentor and volunteer applications are coming soon!
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