BeaverHacks returns to Oregon State University in Corvallis for a two-day student hackathon billed as Oregon's largest. The previous edition drew close to 500 of the top tech students from across the Pacific Northwest to build projects over a single weekend, and the 2027 run is scheduled for April 17 and 18. Teams form on site, work through the weekend on software and hardware projects, and demo to judges at the end, with mentors and industry volunteers circulating throughout. Open to undergraduate and graduate students across the region regardless of major or prior experience, with beginner-friendly tracks for first-time hackers alongside more advanced builds. Companies across the Oregon tech community typically take part as sponsors, mentors and recruiters, which makes it one of the better places in the state to meet early-career engineering talent. Venue specifics, the full schedule and registration open closer to the date.
