KYCombinator
KYCombinator

Join the Innovation

HackKentucky is more than just a hackathon—it's a celebration of creativity, collaboration, and technological innovation.

Who Should Attend?

Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting your tech journey, HackKentucky welcomes all who are passionate about technology and innovation.

  • Computer Science and Engineering students looking to apply their skills
  • Design students interested in creating user experiences
  • Business students wanting to develop entrepreneurial tech solutions
  • First-time hackers eager to learn and explore
  • Experienced developers ready to mentor and lead

Ready to Join Kentucky's Tech Future?

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The HackKentucky Experience

We've created an environment that balances serious innovation with genuine fun. You'll find:

Work Hard

  • • State-of-the-art facilities
  • • High-speed internet
  • • Quiet spaces for focus
  • • Technical mentorship

Play Hard

  • • Gaming breaks
  • • Social events
  • • Midnight snacks
  • • Fun competitions

Hackathon Rules

Safety Rules

  • No leaving the building after 11pm - 6am. For security and safety, entry / reentry /exiting will not be permitted between 11pm and 6am. Please plan accordingly
  • (18 and under) cannot stay overnight

Conduct Rules

  • No drugs or alcohol
  • No smoking, vaping, on premise
  • Please be respectful to everyone

Hack Rules

  • AI tools + agents allowed
  • All code must be written / generated by a team member (no outsourcing of labor, no using additional help outside of team)
  • Teams are encouraged to code "on-site"
  • No cheating, stealing
  • Code sharing is allowed but only if mutually agreed upon

Team Rules

  • 2-5 members on a team
  • Team minimum is 2
  • Team must have 2 "in-person" individuals, the rest can be "virtual"
  • Presentation must be made "in-person", at least 2 individuals from the team must be present during presentation
  • An individual can only be part of 1 team during the hackathon
  • Teams cannot add members after Lunch Day 2
  • Individuals are not allowed to "switch" teams after Lunch Day 2

Team Organization

  • Team Captain - each team will select a Captain. This liaison will be the main point of contact between the hack-a-thon and the team. The Captain will be responsible for the conduct and behavior of the team. i.e. if there is a mess, the captain will be responsible and accountable for the mess.