Australia's First All-Women Hackathon, Since 2014
#SheHacks
Find your team, build your idea and pitch a working prototype, alongside brilliant women and non-binary folk. One of the longest-running women's hackathon series in the world.
Email hello@girlgeekacademy.com with “SheHacks” in the subject line.
How it started
In 2014, five women set out to make International Women's Day different. They organised a hackathon with tea, cupcakes, yoga and sunlight instead of the usual dark basement and energy drinks. It was Australia's first all-women hackathon — and Girl Geek Academy was born from it.
SheHacks has been running ever since, in Melbourne, regional Victoria and Vanuatu, helping hundreds of women and non-binary people find their team, build their idea and launch their startup.
What people say about #SheHacks
“What the hackathon did was give me a place to see [Bron] for who she was, in her element.”
“No sign or remnants of beer and pizza but fresh fruit, popcorn, cupcakes and a range of teas and beautiful tea cups.”
“My first hackathon… I'm in a very talented team… and we're building something really fantastic that I would actually use!”
“I'm very excited to be out here in an environment that wants and values not just tech, but also women entrepreneurs.”
Find your role
Every team needs three skill sets. Which one are you?
Hackers
Provide coding and technical skills to build the minimum viable product. Developers, engineers, and makers.
Hipsters
Handle design, visual experience, and user research. Designers, UX specialists, and creative thinkers.
Hustlers
Manage project coordination, business model, and pitch. Organisers, marketers, and strategists.
Not sure which one you are? Most people are a mix — and that's exactly what makes great teams.
Watch #SheHacks
Event films and the hacker / hipster / hustler roles — from weekends that launched startups.
#SheHacks in pictures
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#SheHacks Vanuatu
Presented with SMARTsistas.
An event built for everyone
We're committed to making SheHacks accessible and welcoming for all. We've offered these at past events. Tell us what you need when you register and we'll do our best.
- CART captioning
- Childcare services
- Dietary accommodations
- Gender-neutral bathrooms
- Lactation rooms
- Travel bursaries
Need something else? Email hello@girlgeekacademy.com and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Who is it for?
- Women and non-binary people
- Aged 18+
- Any skill level welcome