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No. 001

Towson, MD · Free Entry

Bit Brothers

Bit Brothers Presents

Code/Clash

Ideas assemble!

Registration open November 14, 2026
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Meanwhile, at Towson...

Towson University Hackathon 2026

Twelve hours to build something bold.

Organized by Bit Brothers and Sister Scripters, Code/Clash (Code Clash) is a free, 12-hour hackathon for Towson University (TU) students in Towson, Maryland. Come together to explore coding, learn new skills, and turn ambitious ideas into working projects. Build alongside mentors and fellow creators, sharpen your skills, and take a project from first sketch to final demo.

Whether you are a seasoned hacker or opening your editor for the first time, this beginner-friendly student hackathon has a role and a team for you. Join us November 14, 2026, on the Towson University campus.

“Wait—do I need to be an expert?”

Nope! Beginners belong here, too.

Choose your role

Every team needs a hero.

You can be one, mix a few, or discover yours during the weekend.

01BUILD!

The Builder

Software, hardware, and implementation.

02DEFEND!

The Defender

Security, privacy, and threat analysis.

03ANALYZE!

The Analyst

Data, research, and evaluation.

04DESIGN!

The Designer

UX, UI, and visual communication.

05STRATEGIZE!

The Strategist

Presentation, direction, storytelling, and impact.

Event schedule

Saturday, November 14.

  1. Arrival

    Participant check-in

    Badge pickup and team queue.

  2. Teams

    Live team matching

    For participants who still need a team.

  3. Opening

    Opening ceremony

  4. Briefing

    Challenge revealed

    Rules, judging criteria, tracks, prizes, and submission requirements.

  5. Build

    Hacking begins

  6. Break

    Lunch

  7. Checkpoint

    Team checkpoint

  8. Activity

    Mini-challenge

  9. Build

    Open hacking

  10. Warning

    Final troubleshooting

    Submission deadline reminder.

  11. Deadline

    Hacking ends

    Project submissions are due.

  12. Judging

    Team presentations and judging

    Judges remain seated while teams present one at a time.

  13. Break

    Judges deliberate

    Participants can network, view projects, take a break, or clean their stations.

  14. Finale

    Closing ceremony

    Awards announced.

  15. Community

    Group photograph

    Participant dismissal follows.

  16. Organizers

    Cleanup

  17. Complete

    Event complete

Questions from the crowd

Hackathon FAQs.

What is Code Clash?

Code Clash is a 12-hour student hackathon at Towson University. Work with a team to turn an idea into a working project, with workshops and mentors to help along the way.

When and where is the hackathon?

Code Clash takes place November 14, 2026, on the Towson University campus in Towson, Maryland.

Is Code Clash free?

Yes. Entry to the Code Clash hackathon is free.

Do I need a team?

No. Come solo and we will help you meet collaborators.

Do I need coding experience?

No. This beginner-friendly hackathon welcomes first-time participants as well as experienced coders. Workshops and mentors will help you get moving.

What should I bring?

A laptop, charger, student ID, and your best ideas.

The team behind the team

Powered by our sponsors.

Code/Clash is made possible by an incredible group of partners who believe in builders, bold ideas, and a stronger collegiate tech community.

Stronger together

Community partners.

Student organizations joining forces to connect creators, share knowledge, and bring the Towson community together.

NEXT ISSUE

November 14, 2026

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