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Global Hack Week: Builders Week — official image from Major League Hacking (MLH)
CompetitionFreeBeginner friendly

Global Hack Week: Builders Week

Major League Hacking (MLH)

Why this fits you: A free online week of deliberately beginner-friendly content from MLH — build whatever 'builder' means to you, November 6–12, 2026.

Online · GlobalNov 6Closes Nov 12
NASA Space Apps Challenge Toronto 2026 — official image from GDG Toronto (local host) · NASA Space Apps Challenge
CompetitionFreeBeginner friendly

NASA Space Apps Challenge Toronto 2026

GDG Toronto (local host) · NASA Space Apps Challenge

Why this fits you: The Toronto in-person site of the world's largest hackathon — 48 hours on NASA open data at Centennial College's aerospace centre.

5 · 1 reviewBest for networkingBeginner-friendly
Eligibility: Team entry required
Centennial College Downsview Campus, 65 Carl Hall Road, North YorkNov 14Closes Nov 15
Event & WorkshopPaid

MaRS Climate Impact 2026

MaRS Discovery District

Why this fits you: Two-day cleantech conference at the MaRS Centre and online, with panels, debates and company demos. Students get 50% off virtual tickets.

Hybrid · MaRS Centre, downtown Toronto + onlineNov 17Closes Nov 18

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UofTHacks 14

UofTHacks (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto, downtown TorontoOngoing
  • Beginner friendly
  • Free
  • In the GTA
Eligibility: Students onlyView details →

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