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13th Annual

Hacks for Humanity

Fri, Oct 9 – Sun, Oct 11

Memorial Union, ASU Tempe

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good

Hosted by Project Humanities at Arizona State University, Hacks for Humanity is not just a hackathon—it’s a 36-hour innovation marathon. Participants from diverse backgrounds—including students, faculty, staff, and community members—come together to develop technical solutions that address pressing local and global challenges. By integrating the seven core principles of Humanity 101®—compassion, empathy, forgiveness, integrity, kindness, respect, and self-reflection—each project not only proposes a solution but also fosters personal growth and community understanding.

Our Impact

Our hackathon does more than spark innovation; it inspires action and builds lasting networks, empowering participants to use technology for societal change.

What Makes Us Unique

Hacks for Humanity welcomes everyone—from coders to artists, and students to retirees. By uniting diverse perspectives, we ensure groundbreaking solutions emerge every year.

Hacks for Humanity 2026 Tracks

AI & HUMANITY

As AI becomes embedded in everyday life, how can we ensure humans retain agency, dignity, and trust?

AGING & LABOR

The nature of work is rapidly changing due to automation, gig economies, and shifting expectations. How does this relate to our aging population?

CHILDREN & SOCIAL MEDIA

Social media is creating its own digital identity. How is this shaping and affecting children today?

PARENTING

Caring for and nurturing another human might be the most challenging endeavor in life. How can tending for loved ones, at any age, be better for all involved?

Impact

2025 Feedback

“Had an eye opening experience. Learnt a lot of things from the mentors. This is the first hackathon that showed me what mentoring really supposed be.”

“I love the fact that the hackathon does not heavily focus on the technical aspects of a solution.”

“Very welcoming for newcomers”

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE

Sponsor

Is an organization that provides funding to make event happen.
Sponsorship level packages: $2500+, $5000+, and $10,000+
Is highlighted on the Hacks for Humanity website
Is highlighted in monthly Project Humanities newsletter

Supporter

Offers event raffle prizes for participants
Offers in-kind support such as media coverage
Offers other non-monetary support or monetary support less than $2500
Is highlighted on the Hacks for Humanity website
Is highlighted in monthly Project Humanities newsletter

Inquire about sponsorship opportunities at [email protected]

Participants compete for team prizes of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as well as individual awards such as People’s Choice awards

Participant Requirements:

Participation is not open to high school students.
Age Group- 18 years and above; anybody from students to professionals to retirees.
Register based on individual areas of expertise: artists, coders, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs.
Stay with assigned team for the duration of the event.

Mentors use their expertise to help teams spark creativity, generate ideas, problem solve, and develop final presentations.

Mentor Requirements

Any age
Register by most accurate skill set category: artists, coders, designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, humanists
Commit to 2-hour blocks of time
Passionate about using innovation to address local and global issues for the greater social good

Volunteers participate in the event as a close observer while assisting Project Humanities team with event logistics. They can be anyone interested in assisting the Project Humanities team in various event logistics.

Volunteer Requirements

Any age
Any area of expertise welcome
Commit to 2-hour blocks to assist Project Humanities team with logistics
Virtual and In-Person opportunities available
Assist with tasks such as registrant sign ins, facilitate participant activities throughout 36-hour event

SUPPORTERS

IN THE NEWS

HumanityASU Project Humanities Announces 12th Annual Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good

– Sept 19, 2025

Arizona State University’s Project Humanities announces its 12th annual “Hacks for Humanity: Hacking for the Social Good,” taking place Friday, 10 October through Sunday, 12 October 2025, in Tempe, Arizona. This 36-hour hackathon welcomes not only tech enthusiasts but artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, activists, students and community members to build digital solutions that address critical and timely social issues.

Unlike conventional hackathons typically reserved for computer programmers and developers, “Hacks for Humanity” invites participants from all backgrounds to contribute to creative problem-solving rooted in ASU Project Humanities’ core Humanity 101® principles: compassion, empathy, forgiveness, integrity, kindness, respect and self-reflection.… Read More

Media Mentions

– May 28, 2026

More than 2.2 billion people globally live with vision impairment, and over 1.5 billion experience hearing loss.

I stepped into the Technology Student Association judging panel for the second year, this time evaluating High School students in the Software Development category. This year’s theme hit differently: Develop a software program that removes barriers and increases accessibility for people with vision or hearing disabilities.

The moment I read the prompt, I was instantly transported back 8 years, to a late-night hackathon at my alma mater, #HacksForHumanity by ASU Project Humanities. Fueled by Red Bull, too many slices of pizza, and ambitious ideas, my teammates and I were trying to solve a similar accessibility problem together, despite having only met a few hours earlier!

At the time, we thought we were doing something rare. Turns out, now high schoolers are doing it too, and doing it so well… Read More

– Shivam Dhar