HackTrent 2026

# Welcome to HackTrent 2026! 🎉

**📅 Date:** November 6–8, 2026

**📍 Location:** Trent University – Peterborough Campus, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

HackTrent is Trent University's annual beginner-friendly hackathon, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds to learn, collaborate, and build innovative projects over an exciting weekend.

Whether you're a first-time hacker or an experienced developer, HackTrent offers an inclusive environment where you can explore new technologies, meet like-minded students, and turn your ideas into reality. No prior hackathon experience is required—everyone is welcome!

## What to Expect

- 💻 36+ hours of hacking

- 🤝 Team formation opportunities

- 🎓 Beginner-friendly workshops

- 🧠 Mentorship from industry professionals

- 🏆 Exciting prizes and sponsor challenges

- 🍕 Free meals, snacks, and refreshments

- 🎉 Fun activities, networking, and games

## Who Can Participate?

HackTrent is open to students of all skill levels. Whether you're interested in software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, business, product management, or simply want to learn something new, there's a place for you at HackTrent.

Don't have a team? No problem! We'll host team formation activities at the beginning of the event so you can meet fellow participants and build something amazing together.

## Build Something Amazing

Participants are encouraged to create projects that solve real-world problems, explore emerging technologies, and showcase creativity. Build anything—from web and mobile applications to AI tools, hardware projects, games, and more.

## Stay Connected

Follow HackTrent on social media and join our community to receive announcements, event updates, and important information leading up to the hackathon.

We can't wait to welcome you to **HackTrent 2026** and see what you'll create!