hack.msa

hack.msa

Inspiring the next generation of Muslim builders

April 18–19, 2026·UT Austin
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About the event

UT Austin MSA's first-ever hackathon.

A 24-hour sprint where Muslim students and allies come together to build, learn, and innovate. Whether you're a seasoned developer or writing your first line of code — this is your launchpad.

Workshops led by industry mentors. Prayer breaks baked into the schedule. Free food, swag, and an unforgettable community.

24hours
community
250+hackers
$5,000in prizes
The Journey

Schedule

Saturday

April 18
8:00 – 10:30 AM
Check-In
Room: GDC Atrium
11:00 – 11:30 AM
Opening Ceremony
Room: GDC Auditorium
11:30 AM
Hacking Starts
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Late Check-In / Walk-Ins
Room: GDC Atrium
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Candid Convos: Being Muslim in Non-Muslim Spaces
Room: GDC 6.302
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Vibe Coding Workshop
Room: GDC 6.302
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Food
Room: GDC Atrium
2:15 – 2:30 PM
Dhuhr Prayer
Room: GDC Courtyard
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Principles of Building Workshop
Room: GDC 6.302
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Giving Back Workshop
Room: GDC 6.302
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Go To Market Workshop
Room: GDC 6.302
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Med Tech Workshop
Room: GDC 6.302
6:30 – 6:45 PM
Asr Prayer
Room: GDC Courtyard
6:45 – 7:45 PM
Dinner
Room: GDC Atrium
7:45 – 8:00 PM
Maghrib Prayer
Room: GDC Courtyard
9:30 PM
Isha Prayer
Room: Nueces Mosque
9:00 – 10:30 PM
Fireside Chat + Vendors
Room: Nueces Mosque
11:00 PM
Sleeping Room Open

Sunday

April 19
6:00 AM
Fajr Prayer
Room: GDC Courtyard
6:30 – 7:30 AM
Breakfast
Room: GDC Atrium
11:30 AM
Hacking Ends
12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Judging
Room: WEL 1.316
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Dhuhr Prayer
Room: GDC Atrium
2:30 – 3:30 PM
Closing Ceremony
Room: GDC Auditorium
3:30 PM
Lunch
Room: GDC Atrium

*Schedule subject to change

Everything you need to know

Questions & Answers

hack.msa is UT Austin MSA's first-ever hackathon — a 24-hour event where students come together to build innovative tech solutions that make a difference.

Open to college students and young professionals! You don't need to be a UT student to participate.

Not at all! We welcome complete beginners. We'll have workshops and mentors to help you learn and build.

Your laptop, charger, and enthusiasm! We'll provide food, snacks, swag, and everything else you need.

hack.msa is completely free — food, swag, and an unforgettable experience included.

Teams can be 1–4 people. Don't have a team? No worries — we'll help you find one at the event!

Yes! All food provided will be halal. We'll also accommodate other dietary needs.

Prayer breaks are built into our schedule, and we'll have a dedicated prayer space at the venue.

No worries — we'll have walk-in registration available during late check-in on Saturday (11:30 AM – 2:00 PM). Walk-ins are first come, first serve until we hit capacity, so admission is not guaranteed.

We're always looking for mentors to answer student questions and workshop suggestions, as well as general volunteers to help run the event. Reach out to us if you want to help out!

Unfortunately, we won't be able to provide travel reimbursements this year. We encourage you to look into low-cost transportation options like carpooling with friends or other attendees.

If you have further questions, reach out to us on Instagram @hack.msa. We're here to help!