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Hack the 6ix is Toronto's largest summer Hackathon. Come learn, grow, and connect with us at: www.hackthe6ix.com
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Calling all professionals and students to make the most out of Toronto's beautiful summer. Come learn, grow, and connect at Hack the 6ix! Every August, join us for a weekend hackathon! We will be bringing you the hottest event to dive into splashing ideas, chill with the brightest tech minds of Toronto, and connect with top companies in the city. Apply at http://www.hackthe6ix.com/
Check us out at hackthe6ix.com! Why should you come to Hack the 6ix?
◆ Quality opportunities to network with industry experts and top company recruiters.
◆ You’ll be given the chance to win amazing prizes.
◆ Fun summer activities and events.
◆ Most importantly, you’ll meet new friends who will inspire you to do great things while sipping cold drinks in your flip flops. Best of all, all of the fun will be free! Come code, meet new people, grab a drink, eat ice cream, and have an unforgettable summer fling with us. We have some neat options available, email us at [email protected]

For general questions, message us on facebook or email us at [email protected]

10/09/2026

🎃 ITS SPOOKY SZN 🎃

October is here, and Hacktoberfest is officially underway! To celebrate spooky season, Hack the 6ix is partnering with MLH to host an in-person, Halloween-themed Hacktoberfest Hack Day!

Whether you’re brand new to open source or already submitting pull requests regularly, it’s designed to be a relaxed, welcoming environment to collaborate, learn, and hang out. Alongside hacking, we’ll have fun Halloween-themed activities—plus a Best Dressed costume contest, so come in your best costume for a chance to win!

Here are the key details:

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Ralph Thornton Community Centre (Jim Houston Community Room)
Address: 765 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H3

⚠️Spots are strictly first-come, first-served, so be sure to secure your registration early!

Sign up here: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/halloween

09/02/2026

‼️ THERE ARE 12 DAYS LEFT ‼️

Time is running out fast and we want YOU to apply. Remember, whether you’ve organized 20 events or have never organized anything, we recommend you apply! Any Canadian who is a student from any school is eligible to apply!

We are making bigger than ever. Come join us behind the scenes and be apart of an amazing team with amazing people to build an AMAZING hackathon!

📖 Check out the 2026 Hiring Package here: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/8hy9n7 or our Caard in our bio!

We (still) highly recommend you read through our Hiring Package before applying!

🔗 Apply using this link: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/BdCXvT or our Caard in our bio!

Applications close on SEPTEMBER 13th @ 11:59PM EST, so apply fast!!

If you have any questions feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected] 💙‼️

— Hack The 6ix Organizer Team

08/27/2026

On Sunday, Hack the 6ix held our first ever Organizer Cafe Info Session, and it was a huge success!

Thank you to all attendees, it was great to see many past hackers, volunteers and other curious builders! We hope that you learned a lot and had wonderful chats with our awesome team!

Huge thanks to MottoMotto Café for hosting us, safe to say we all loved the drinks and they paired perfectly for chatting!

Lastly, thank you to our organizers for coming out despite the rain to chat with our attendees!

Missed this event? No worries, we have so much more planned for you, stay tuned!

Organizer applications close on September 13th @ 11:59 PM EST! Make sure to submit before then!

We recommend you view our hiring package for more information about open roles: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/8hy9n7

Ready to start your application? Head to this link or check out our Cardd to apply: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/BdCXvT

For any questions feel free to email us at [email protected] or DM us!

— Hack the 6ix Organizing Team 🦈

08/24/2026

The time has come! Come join the Hack the 6ix Organizing Team!

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? The meetings, the organizing, the building, the branding. The magic that somehow makes 450+ hackers show up and build some awesome stuff in 36 hours.

Whether you’ve organized 20 events or have never organized anything in your life, we encourage you to apply! We’re looking for eager applicants who are ready to take ownership, bring their wildest ideas to the table, and learn a whole lot along the way!

📖 Check out the 2027 Hiring Package here: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/8hy9n7 or in the Cardd in our bio!

We highly recommend you read through our Hiring Package before you begin your application!

🔗 Apply using this link: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/BdCXvT or in our Cardd in our bio!

Applications close September 13 @ 11:59 PM EST, apply now!!

We’re super excited to read all your applications! If you have any questions feel free to DM us or email us at [email protected] 🦈💙

— Hack the 6ix Organizing Team

08/22/2026

Introducing the sponsors for Hack the 6ix 2026! Hugs thank you to our sponsors! We could not have run our hackathon without their support.

Our sponsors all believe in supporting our mission of creating an environment filled with innovation, tech and diversity. We hope that our hackers had a great chance to speak and meet with them and learn about how their missions align with Hack the 6ix.

To our sponsors, thank you! Thank you believing in us and our event! We hope to see you again next year and Hack the 6ix has your back forever and always!

— Hack the 6ix Organizing Team 🦈

08/17/2026

Ready to see what it actually takes to Toronto’s largest summer hackathon? 🚀

Hack the 6ix 2027 hiring is officially around the corner, and we’re looking for passionate builders, designers, organizers, and problem-solvers to join the crew across all our sub-teams.

Before applications drop, we’re taking over MottoMotto Café this Sunday for an exclusive in-person hangout!

Event Details:

📅 When: Sunday, August 23rd | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT📍 Where: MottoMotto Café (300 Campbell Ave, Unit 101)🍵 The first 30 people through the door get a specialty drink on us!

Schedule:

2:30 PM: Grab your drink & vibe: Settle in and catch up with fellow tech students.

2:45 PM: Fast-track team intros: A quick, high-energy breakdown of open roles, what each sub-team actually does, and life as an organizer.

3:15 PM: Open floor & 1-on-1s: Meet the leads reviewing this year’s applications, chat with alumni now working across top tech companies, and ask your burning questions.

Attending gets you direct face time with our directors, insider application tips, and exclusive early access to the 2027 application form.

Spots are strictly capped by café space, claim yours before they’re gone!

🔗 RSVP here: https://go.hackthe6ix.com/7g7ZXq
Or in our Cardd in our bio!

(RSVPs close Friday, Aug 21 @ 11:59 PM)

Catch you Sunday! 🦈

08/16/2026

From July 17th - July 19th, Hack the 6ix ran its 12th iteration and broke new records! We reached a record-breaking number of 450+ hackers and 130+ projects this year! This year we also introduced a lot of new events including: Predict the 6ix, HTBI Personality Quiz, HT6 Trading Cards, Hack Days in the 6ix Mini-hackathon, Roll the 6ix, HT6 Wrapped, and HT6 Chef Overflow!

We wanted to give a big shoutout to our hackers, thank you for keeping the spirit of Hack the 6ix alive for 11 years (yes we ran 2 hackathons in one year!) and more to come! Your ambitious, eagerness and passion is what makes Hack the 6ix such a great place to learn, innovate and grow! 💙

HUGE shoutout to our sponsors, thank you for supporting Hack the 6ix and our mission of making coding accessible to all students and empowering the next generation of builders, we couldn’t have done it without you all! 💙

To our volunteers, mentors and judges! Thank you for helping contribute your time to Hack the 6ix! Without your helping hands, we wouldn’t have had such a seamless and well-organized time during the event! 💙

And lastly to our organizers. Thank you all for dedicating your time to continuing to lead Hack the 6ix and keep this tradition alive. Many hours or work, countless meetings and many socials later, our work paid off! 💙

We are so excited to continue building from here and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store next year!

P.S. Interested in being an organizer? A little sharky told us that applications open soon… Stay tuned!

— Hack the 6ix Organizing Team 🦈

07/19/2026

DAY 2 ⚡

07/16/2026

Introducing our Official Sponsor, FDM Group!

FDM helps launch careers in technology by connecting emerging talent with opportunities across the industry.

We’re excited to have FDM supporting Hack the 6ix and helping empower the next generation of innovators.

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