To go along with our theme, #BuildWithPurpose, the Compass Challenge will allow your team to focus on a cause that interests you. — Bitcamp has always been about bringing people together through their love for technology. This year, we want to bridge the gap between our hackers and the rest of our community by incorporating real-world problems at the forefront of our challenges. Compass: an instrument used for navigation and orientation that shows…

Since its founding, Bitcamp has always considered itself a design-friendly hackathon. In the past, this has been embodied by our design competition, Colorwar, which is one of the biggest Bitcamp events. However, while Colorwar allows designers a recess from participating in a hacker team, it does not resonate with designers…

Bitcamp has always celebrated entrepreneurship, with keynote speakers such as Brendan Iribe (founder of Oculus), as well as student entrepreneurs from Startup Shell, Maryland’s student-run incubator. This year, we are taking our commitment to entrepreneurship to the next level with Bitcamp’s new Venture Trail! …

Hackathons are incredible spaces. They let people of all levels explore technology, learn new skills, and create amazing projects in just one weekend. But for someone who has never been to a hackathon, simply attending one can be overwhelming. …

Bitcamp has come a long way since our inception. This year, we will be launching a new Trails program to expose students to the diverse opportunities available in the expansive world of tech. …