KU Hackfest 2025
Free

KU Hackfest 2025

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Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel

IT Meet: Kathmandu University

free

Build cool projects, learn new skills, meet amazing people, win prizes, and experience 48 hours of fun coding together at KU Hackfest.

KU Hackfest 2025

KU Hackfest, one of the biggest events within IT Meet, is an international-level 48-hour hackathon scheduled for 24–26 December 2025 at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel.

The event aims to cultivate creativity, drive innovation, and empower talented individuals to solve real-world problems. By bringing together programmers, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts from around the globe, KU Hackfest creates a dynamic environment for collaboration, learning, and knowledge sharing.

Building on past successes, KU Hackfest 2025 aspires to surpass previous iterations in both scope and impact.

Last year, KU Hackfest 2024 (September 29 – October 1) was Nepal’s largest in-person Major League Hacking (MLH) hackathon, attracting 501 applicants and resulting in 51 finalized projects. With a cash prize pool exceeding NPR 1,70,000, the event fostered teamwork, creativity, and innovation among young coders.


Event Details

📅 Date: 24th December – 26th December 2025
Time: 9:00 AM (Dec 24) – 9:00 AM (Dec 26)
Duration: 48 Hours
📍 Mode: In-person
🏫 Venue: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre
💸 Registration Fee: Free
🍽️🏨 Food & Accommodation: Provided


Team Details

Teams can have 2 to 4 members.
A maximum of 4 members per team is allowed.
Teams will be formed before the hackathon begins.


Who Can Participate?

Anyone interested in technology, coding, design, or problem-solving can participate.
Students, beginners, and professionals are all welcome.
No prior hackathon experience is required.


Tracks

Participants can build projects under the following tracks:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
  • AR/VR & Immersive Technology
  • Blockchain
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • Open Innovation

What to Bring

Participants are requested to bring:

  • Laptop and charger
  • Valid ID card
  • Any tools or accessories needed for comfortable work
  • Warm clothes (recommended)

Why Participate?

Participate in KU Hackfest 2025 to:

  • Gain hands-on experience solving real-world problems
  • Compete for exciting prizes
  • Network with like-minded innovators and industry experts
  • Learn new technologies and tools
  • Showcase your skills and creativity
  • Work on projects you’re passionate about

Event Schedule

🚀 Hackathon Kickoff: 9:00 AM, December 24
🏁 Hackathon Ends: 9:00 AM, December 26

That’s 48 hours of coding, creativity, caffeine, and chaos 🚀


Food & Refreshments

Meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the hackathon.

December 24: 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
December 25 : 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
December 26 : 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

Plenty of coffee and refreshments will be available to keep you energized.


Contact Us

KU HackFest

📧 Email: hackfest.kucc@ku.edu.np
📞 Phone: +977-9866733043

🌐 Discord: https://discord.gg/uRRPNQTZeT
🐦 X (Twitter): @kuhackfest
📘 Facebook: @kuhackfest
📸 Instagram: @kuhackfest


Organizers
IT Meet: Kathmandu University