Good questions

The event date has not been finalized. No date is confirmed. We will announce the date and schedule once they are finalized.

Any high school student in grades 9–12, from any school — public, private, or homeschool. You don't need to attend Greenhill to hack at HornetHacks.

Nothing. HornetHacks is completely free thanks to our sponsors — that includes meals, snacks, swag, and prizes.

Nope. A big part of HornetHacks is built for first-timers: beginner workshops, roaming mentors, and prize categories just for first hacks. Curiosity is the only prerequisite.

Teams are 2–4 students. Bring a ready-made team, or join the team-formation mixer right after opening ceremony — plenty of great teams meet that morning.

A laptop and charger are the essentials. Headphones, a water bottle, and a student ID are smart additions. Building hardware? Bring your kit — we'll have some components and tools on hand too.

Yes — breakfast, lunch, and all-day snacks are provided. You'll be able to note dietary restrictions when you register.

No. HornetHacks is a one-day, 12-hour event: the date and exact start and end times have not been finalized. No sleeping bags required.

Anything you can make in a day: websites, mobile apps, games, hardware hacks, data projects, AI experiments. Projects must be started (from scratch) at the event.

Yes — a permission and photo-release form comes with registration. Parents and guardians are also welcome at the evening project expo and awards.

Registration updates will be announced once the event date is finalized.