Tampa, Florida • 12-Hour Build
Hack The Bay
Launch
Tampa's largest student hackathon
About
Hack the Bay: Launch is a 12-hour hackathon on Saturday, April 11th at the University of South Florida. Build, learn, and ship alongside Tampa's most driven student developers.
This spring event kicks off something bigger, the full Hack the Bay hackathon returns in Fall 2026. Consider this your launchpad.
Where?
Join us at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida for 12 hours of building, mentoring, and cosmic inspiration.
Meet Our Speakers
Dr. Sarah Chen
AI Research Lead at TechBay Labs
Leading AI researcher with 10+ years of experience in machine learning and neural networks. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of tech innovators.
Pick Your Track
Build the next wave of finance experiences, from payments to fraud detection for the bay economy.
Schedule
Mission Timeline
April 11
Frequently Asked Questions
Answer
Hack The Bay 2025 starts on March 15th at 8:00 AM at the University of South Florida.
Sponsors
