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Major League Hacking 2027

Feb 26–28, 2027 · Klaus, Georgia Tech

Hacklytics

36 hours of data science and AI in Atlanta, run by Data Science @ GT. Free to attend; meals and swag are covered.

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The Southeast’s data science hackathon

Hacklytics is a 36-hour data science and AI hackathon run by Data Science @ GT at the Klaus Advanced Computing Building in Atlanta, February 26–28, 2027.

Room for 1,000+ hackers. It costs nothing to attend: meals and swag are covered.

Tracks

  • Finance

    Markets, models, and fintech

  • Sports Analytics

    Performance, strategy, and the game

  • Healthcare

    Care, bioinformatics, and health tech

  • Entertainment

    Media, games, and interactive AI

Prizes

Prize details land closer to the event

Best overall
Top project across all tracks, purse to be announced
Track prizes
First and second place in each track
MLH challenges
Sponsor challenges stack on top of a track
Beginner
A beginner-friendly award

Schedule

The key times so far. Meals and workshops are added closer to the weekend.

36 hours

FridayFeb 26

  1. 5:00 PMCheck-in at Klaus
  2. 6:30 PMOpening ceremony
  3. 9:00 PMHacking begins

SaturdayFeb 27

  1. All dayBuild + workshops

SundayFeb 28

  1. 9:00 AMDevpost due
  2. 4:00 PMClosing ceremony

Judges

Judges score the projects. Apply on the Data Science @ GT portal: you sign in, then answer four short steps that take about five minutes. An organizer approves each application.

Judging is part of the February 26–28, 2027 weekend. Projects are due on Devpost Sunday at 9:00 AM and the weekend closes at 4:00 PM. On judging day you get a room or table and scan its QR code to take your seat. Exact judging times are not published yet.

Questions? Email hello@hacklytics.io.

Apply to judge

Not ready to apply?

Leave your details and we will be in touch about judging Hacklytics. No account needed. Submitting again with the same email updates your answers.

Sponsors

Hosted by Data Science @ GT. A Major League Hacking member event.

2027 partners are not announced yet. To sponsor, email hello@hacklytics.io for the partner deck.

FAQ

Who can come?
Any student currently enrolled at a university who is 18 or older. For discrepancies, reach out to our team.
Is it free?
Yes. Meals, snacks and swag during the event are covered.
How long is it?
36 hours, Friday evening Feb 26 to Sunday Feb 28, 2027.
How many people come?
There is room for 1,000+ hackers.
What are the tracks?
Finance, Sports Analytics, Healthcare and Entertainment. Sponsor challenges stack on top of a track.
Team size?
Maximum of four. Solo and smaller teams are fine.
Where do I apply?
Applications are not open yet. Get notified and we’ll tell you when they do.
Can you participate virtually?
No. Hacklytics 2027 is fully in person at the Klaus Advanced Computing Building in Atlanta.
What if I don’t have a team?
Many people show up solo. We run a team-building session after opening ceremony to help you find teammates.
How do I sign up to judge?
Apply to judge on the Data Science @ GT portal. You sign in, fill four short steps (about five minutes), and an organizer approves your application.
How much time does judging take?
Judging happens during the February 26–28, 2027 weekend. Projects are due on Devpost Sunday at 9:00 AM. Exact judging times are not published yet.
Who do I contact about judging?
Email hello@hacklytics.io.
What is the MLH Code of Conduct?
All participants follow the MLH Code of Conduct. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated.