Where Innovation Takes Root
Welcome to the Grove, a dedicated tech ecosystem where logic meets creativity and community flourishes. GirlHacks is a 24-hour hackathon hosted by the Women in Computing Society at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Our mission is to create an inclusive sanctuary that empowers women and non-binary tech innovators to collaborate, learn, and showcase their craft.
Whether you are writing your first line of code or deploying complex architectures, you belong here. Supported by industry mentors, hands-on technical workshops, and a collaborative network, we provide the resources you need to build your ideas from the ground up.
The space is set. What will you bring to life?
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Schedule
Mark your path through the Enchanted Grove — event times and activities will be posted here soon.
Full schedule coming soon.
The Grand Patrons
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Please reach out to our team if you are interested or have any questions!
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FAQs
Can I attend?
All genders and identities are welcome to attend the hackathon! It is an all-inclusive hackathon with a primary focus on supporting women and non-binary hackers!
What if I can't code?
Welcome to the first-time club! GirlHacks's primary goal is to be a first-time friendly hackathon for students of all ages! We got you covered with our workshops and mentors who will be there throughout the entire event.
What is the format of the event?
The event will be held in person. We have so much planned for everyone, including virtual activities! We can't wait to see you there!
Does it cost money to attend?
The event is free for all of our hackers.
Can I use an old project?
Why don't we build something new? The whole fun of this hackathon is building something new from scratch with a team or alone. We also have a team building session, so don't panic if you don't have a team before coming!
What should I bring?
Attendees should bring a form of identification, a laptop, and a charger. We also recommend bringing a reusable water bottle and anything else you might need to stay overnight.
Do you offer parking?
Yes, free overnight parking will be available to hackers at the NJIT parking deck located at 42 Wilsey St, Newark NJ.
Rules + Code of Conduct
We will be abiding by the MLH Code of Conduct.
Have Additional Questions?
If you have any questions that we haven't answered, please feel free to reach out to us here:
Our Team
Meet the GirlHacks 2026 leadership team that brought this event to life.
Lakshita MadhavanDirector
Stephanie NicolaescuVice Director
Meera JamesTech Operations Chair
Sharanya RajFinance Chair
Anne Therese ArgonzaInternal Operations Chair
Caithy LiaoMarketing Chair
Azka FaisalMarketing Chair
Carlin VeranoSponsorships Chair
Manisha PalaniappanSponsorships Chair
Saidarsha KarunakaranEvent Logistics Chair
Garima ThapaEvent Logistics Chair
Priya PatelExternal Outreach Chair
Diya PottangadiInternal Outreach Chair