Join The
CanHack 2026
A hackathon in Hybrid Mode
The CANHACK 2026 Hackathon, organized by the University of Canberra in association with The Institution of Engineers and Scientists (IoES)
Mark the Dates
Venue: University of Canberra, Australia
Date: 17 - 18 January 2026
See the vision and passion that ignited CanHack
WITH CANHACK, you’ll BUILD 
NEW THINGS FAST, MEET BRILLIANT 
MINDS, GROW YOUR TEAM, FUEL 
Your INNOVATION. 
Keynote Speakers
Our Judges
Honorable Judges
INNOVATE WITH US
TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO REALITY!
From sleepless brainstorming sessions to the final pitch, join hundreds of developers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
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Hours to Build00+
Hackers00+
Industry Mentors00$
Prize PoolPrizes & Recognition
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Champions
Hackathon Champions
$1000
The best overall teams demonstrating outstanding innovation, impact, and execution
🥈
1st Runner-Up
1st Runner-Up
$500
Recognizing the second-best teams based on the overall judging criteria
🥉
2nd Runner-Up
2nd Runner-Up
$250
Honoring the third-place teams for their exceptional solutions
REACH US
Find Your Way to the Innovation Hub!
Contact Info
Convener:
Prof. Shahid Hussain
Associate Professor of Biomedical Robotics, AI & Robotics
Prof. Mukesh Saraswat
Chair, The Institution of Engineers and Scientists
Email: contact@theioes.org