In the heart of Gandhinagar, India, from 3rd to 5th February 2023, a unique tech experience unfolded that brought together a diverse group of innovators, problem-solvers, and hackers to transform ideas into reality, embrace innovation, and celebrate the spirit of collaboration.

Hack This Fall 3.0, hosted at Karnavati University, was a 36-hour in-person hackathon marked a significant departure from its online predecessors. With the tagline "Innovate For Good" and an impressive lineup of sponsors, partners, and a record-breaking number of participants, this event left an indelible mark on everyone involved.

In this recap blog, we'll delve into the highlights, the 3-day journey, and the unique elements that made "Hack This Fall 3.0" a memorable experience.

The first and second editions of "Hack This Fall" were conducted online, but the third edition marked a significant change. It became the first-ever in-person edition, and the impact of this transition was palpable throughout the event. Participants had the unique opportunity to meet, collaborate, and learn from each other in a physical setting, fostering a tangible sense of community and camaraderie.

Before we dive into the details, let's set the stage with some milestones we are proud of:

The unanimous sentiment among participants was that they had an amazing experience.

The journey began with the check-in of eager hackers, who were greeted with welcome swag kits, setting the tone for the event. Light snacks and icebreakers provided an ideal platform for participants to get to know one another. The Opening Ceremony was a moment of anticipation, officially marking the start of the hackathon. Sponsors 

 conducted informative workshops, sharing valuable insights with the participants. The day ended with the first mentorship round, where participants received guidance and refined their project ideas.

The second day added a touch of fun and relaxation to the intense hacking. Midnight snacks added a delightful twist to the late-night coding sessions. The unexpected highlight was a midnight karaoke mini-event, which brought participants closer through music. The day began with an exercise session, followed by a hearty breakfast. 

, as sponsors, conducted workshops to equip participants with essential skills.

The second mentorship round focused on project implementation, ensuring that participants had the support they needed. The day featured a unique MLH mini-event, a cup-stacking challenge, followed by the engaging Snyk Cyber Security Challenge. The final mentorship round wrapped up the day's activities.

As the soft submission deadline approached, excitement reached its peak. Hacking concluded at 8 a.m., and participants were rewarded with a well-deserved breakfast. The judging process began, where experts assessed the innovative projects. The winners were carefully chosen, and the Closing Ceremony marked the event's conclusion. Participants bid farewell to each other, capturing the memorable moments through photographs that would serve as cherished mementos.

In addition to the intense hacking sessions, Hack This Fall 3.0 offered several additional amenities to make the event comfortable and enjoyable. These included a steady supply of breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, and dinner, ensuring participants were well-fed throughout the hackathon.

Sleeping areas providing quick recharge and sponsor booths allowed participants to explore and engage with companies. Coffee machines energized everyone, and a fun game corner provided a relaxing break. Participants could also capture the memories of the event through photo booths, and many giveaways added an element of excitement to the overall experience.

Hack This Fall 3.0 at Karnavati University was a landmark event celebrating innovation, collaboration, and community. The hackathon showcased the growing importance of hackathons in the tech world. With an unprecedented number of registrations, the transition to an in-person event, and a total of 144 projects created, it was a testament to the incredible talent and enthusiasm of the participants. Beyond coding and learning, the event fostered friendships, memories, and an enduring spirit of innovation and camaraderie. As we bid adieu to "Hack This Fall Season 3", we eagerly look forward to more hackathons, collaborations, and innovations.

Hack This Fall 3.0 Recap: A Remarkable Journey of Innovation, Collaboration & Experience

Hack This Fall began with a mindset of encouraging new hackers to build unique projects regardless of the tech or field; the only focus was to create something meaningful and enjoy building while also solving the shared struggles of our surroundings.

We hosted our first edition in 2020 which was an experiment as we were organizing a hackathon for the first time and it turned out to be a successful event. We received a great response from our community as we were joined by 500+ hackers from 170+ cities, who all ended up building 50+ projects. It was one of the first digital hackathons in the region during COVID times. To continue our mission and match the expectations of our community after season 1, we decided to start planning another edition.

Hack This Fall Season 2 was meant to exceed the digital hackathon experiences for our hacker community members and guess what, it went over the top. It was a 48 Hours Virtual Hackathon organized on Oct 22nd - Oct 24th, 2021. The hackathon experienced an outstanding attendance of 4500+ hackers joining us from 55+ countries across the globe which all ended up showcasing 320+ amazing ideas and project submissions.

Hack This Fall became an MLH member event, which means that 

 verified us as a high-quality event by evaluating the event’s progress in key areas such as sponsorship, marketing, and logistics. We also introduced our all-new tagline “Innovate For Good”. Hackers truly understood the value of our motto and showed their excellent piece of innovation and problem-solving skills.

Apart from having a great time hacking, our community got an opportunity to collaborate in so many meaningful ways. We use to have 

 hacker hangouts every week on our discord where we use to discuss various topics, share each other’s experiences and learn together. Such hacker connects, drives various valuable conversations which eventually helped our hackers to get more aware and understand things they didn’t know before.

One of the great things about Hack This Fall was its pre-event workshops, we ran over 45+ sessions on our Youtube on multiple domains and topics which could ultimately help hackers learn new technologies, build great ideas and share their solutions with the rest of the community. We covered subjects like Jamstack, Containers, Authentication, Blockchain, Azure, and so much more. With this, we wanted our hackers to be aware of all these before actually starting with the hackathon. And having these workshops way before the hackathon allowed them to give it some time and grasp it.

Hackers also had a lot of fun time participating in super cool mini-events we scheduled for them. This way, hackers get to take some time off from hacking and relax their minds to enjoy and have some chill. We did Hacker Hangouts to interact with other hackers participating, we also ran an MS Paint mini-event, where we followed along with Bob Ross himself. MLH ran a special Werewolf mini-event which was again an awesome one and lastly, we played Sketchful mini-event to draw and guess the same!

This year, we also initiated a new program named Hack This Fall Hackathon Evangelist. Evangelists are extended Hack This Fall team members who are passionate about Hackathons and Communities. These are the folks who actively spread awareness and encourage people to get involved in the hackathon space. Being a Hackathon Evangelist means that one is committed to bringing a change in their surrounding by helping others and contributing in a meaningful way. We onboarded over 100+ Evangelists and helped them add value to the community.

We encourage Inclusion and Diversity at the core of our community core and have various activities around the same to keep hackers engaged in a meaningful way. All in all, we wanted our hackers to not just participate but experience a hackathon in a true sense. And we managed to do that quite well. Hack This Fall is known for its experience and we want to make sure that people participate in a hackathon not just to win but to upskill, network, learn, build and share.

Lastly, would just want to conclude by mentioning that, Season 2 was such a blast and it leveled up the true hackathon digital experience for the hackers in the region. A huge shoutout to all the humans involved in making it memorable. We couldn’t have pulled it off so smoothly without the support from all our sponsors, thanks to each of them.

 who selflessly worked together and brought the idea of running a successful digital hackathon to life. With that being said, please take a sip of chilled coke with a slice of a pizza while we prepare for you an all-new edition. Get ready to go Above & Beyond this year as we bring to you Hack This Fall 3.0 and that too in person! Head over to 

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Hack This Fall Season 1 was a 24 Hours Virtual Hackathon organized on Oct 31st - Nov 1st, 2020. We organized this event during the global COVID-19 crisis, when the entire world was suffering from a pandemic. The event allowed participants to join from the safety and comfort of their homes.

In Season 1, we were joined by 500+ superb hackers from 170+ cities, who all were motivated to build towards solving society’s everyday problems, and ended up building 50+ projects, which was in line with our motto i.e. “Build & Solve”. Hackers truly understood the value of our motto and showed their excellent piece of innovation and problem-solving skills. Not only this, we found hackers hacking individually and collaborating in a team, but this didn’t stop them from engaging with other hackers in a meaningful way.

While we are talking about hackathons and especially about Hack This Fall, it was not just limited to Coding and Building stuff. Hackers also had a ton of fun learning new skills and technologies. We hosted pre-hackathon speaker sessions where industry professionals were invited. They shared their knowledge about various domains like OpenSource, Game Development, BlockChain, Hackathons, DevRel, Web Technologies, Machine Learning, App Development, and whatnot; all these sessions were indeed so insightful for all our hackers.

While the hackers were busy building their hacks, we also arranged multiple mini-events for all, where anyone could join, relax and enjoy their presence at the hackathon. Some of the mini-events included “MS Paint Bob-Ross,” where we flaunted our painting skills as we painted along with Bob Ross himself. Additionally, we also had “Hacker Hangouts,” which essentially helped everyone know more about each other. We even played games like “Among Us” and “Space Team”, which was a ton of fun. Not only this, but we also had “Mentor Connect” sessions, where hackers could interact with mentors and get feedback on their ideas/hacks.

All in all, Season 1 was a huge success, thanks to all the fantastic hackers for joining and building with us. We couldn’t have made the process of running a hackathon at such a scale without the help & contribution of our elite panel of industry-leading speakers, experienced mentors, and righteous judges. The entire event ran smoothly like a cruise, thanks to all our sponsors and community partners, who helped us with their support and resources. Last but not least, kudos to our team, who worked dedicatedly for about 4+ months and put everything together.

In the end, we bagged a lot of memories worth remembering. With that being said, to level up the energy and enthusiasm within the hacker community, we are excited to announce the next edition. So join us this season to have a mind-blowing experience in learning, building, and sharing your ideas. Head over to 

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