HACKLYTICS
2027
ARCADE EDITION
ABOUT
A World of Pure Imagination
Hacklytics is a 36-hour data science hackathon hosted by Data Science @ GT.
Inspired by the whimsical world of Willy Wonka, we invite hackers from across the globe to grab their Golden Ticket to innovation.
Tackle challenges across 5 exciting tracks, fuel your curiosity, and uncover the sweet rewards of solving complex problems with code.
Where & When?
Why Join Us?
Build projects that matter
Connect with hackers
Free food, swag, & prizes!
SCHEDULE
Check In Starts!
Workshop
Opening ceremony
Sponsorship Fair
Dinner
Workshop
Activity
Midnight Snack
TRACKS
Explore our 5 magical tracks. Win overall or track-specific prizes!
Finance
Analyze market trends, predict stock movements, and build fintech solutions.
Sports Analytics
Dive into player performance, game strategy, and the future of sports data.
Healthcare
Innovate in bioinformatics, patient care, and personal health technology.
Pure Imagination
Unleash your creativity, explore unconventional ideas, and use data to build the coolest, most unique project.
Entertainment
See how AI is transforming movies, gaming, and interactive experiences.
GRAND PRIZES
TRACK PRIZES
Finance
Analyze market trends, predict stock movements, and build fintech solutions
Nespresso Virtuo Next w/ Milk Frother
JBL Grip Speaker
Clay Poker Set
Sports Analytics
Dive into player performance, game strategy, and the future of sports data
Apple 40mm Watch SE 3
JBL Grip Speaker
Pickleball Set + Backpack
Healthcare
Innovate in bioinformatics, patient care, and personal health technology
Theragun Mini Gen 3
Fitbit Inspire 3
Owala Waterbottle
Entertainment
See how AI is transforming movies, gaming, and interactive experiences
Projector
Karaoke Machine
Vinyl Record Turntable
Pure Imagination
Unleash your creativity, explore unconventional ideas, and use data to build the coolest, most unique project
Ninja Swirl by CREAMi Soft Serve and Ice Cream Maker
SPEAKERS
TBD
Keynote Speaker
Coming Soon
TBD
Guest Speaker
Coming Soon
TBD
Workshop Lead
Coming Soon
TBD
Guest Speaker
Coming Soon
FAQ
What if i forgot to register?
We will have a limited day of walk ins starting at 6:00PM
Who can register?
Any student currently enrolled in a University above the age of 18. For any discrepancies, please reach out.
Where and when is it held?
February 20th - February 22nd at the Klaus Advanced Computing Building
Can you participate virtually
Unfortunately, no, Hacklytics 2027 is only in person this year. Sponsors want to come see you work on your projects in person!
What is a data science hackathon?
A datathon is a specific type of hackathon that focuses on data science. You can choose any datasets, programming languages, APIs, or algorithms you'd like to create visualizations, develop models, derive insights, and do anything you believe to be impactful! The sky's the limit!
How many people per team?
A maximum of 4 members per team. However, you're allowed to work with fewer members as well!
What if I don't have a team?
Lots of people come in without teams! You can find people to form a team with during our team-building event or through our Discord.
Is the event free?
Yes! We also provide food and other goodies if you are in-person.
