March 14-15, 2026
Mount Allison University
Mount Allison University
Registration for MtA Hacks 2026 is now open!
REGISTER NOWMtA Hacks 2026 is a two-day conference (March 14-15, 2025) focusing on university students across the Maritimes. MtA Hacks provides an opportunity for students to problem solve within a short period of time. Students will have access to a wide range of resources that will assist them in their projects. These projects will then be judged and awarded by our sponsors. At Mta Hacks, our goal is to make computer science accessible. Amazing things happen if we allow everyone to learn and build from novice to seasoned developers. By providing workshops for learning, sessions for brainstorming, and a whole day for building, we are facilitating technological innovation for a better future.
We are taking registrations online via EventBrite this year. Register here! We are also dedicated to making this hackathon accessible to everyone, and we would be happy to discuss ticket fee waivers or discounts. Please reach out to us ASAP and we will work something out together!
To find out more about MtA Hacks 2026, please contact us.
We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in-person!
— The MtA Hacks Organizing Team
DIAMOND SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
OTHER SPONSORS
For more information about becoming a sponsor, visit our sponsorship page.
WORKSHOPS & TALKS
Download the schedule: PDF
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Landing a Tech Job in the Age of AI in NB
Cathy Simpson (Tech Impact)
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Building Great Products in the Age of AI
Shake Dewan (AI Forward)
2:00 – 2:45 PM
Prompt Engineering for AI Workflows
Graeme Zinck (Lazer Technologies)
2:45 – 3:15 PM
Why AI Can’t Replace Human Judgment in Science
Matya Stavnitzky (MtA)
3:15 – 3:45 PM
Computer Vision for Web Accessibility
Dr. Michael Cormier (MtA)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Our panel of industry judges and guest speakers
SPEAKER
Cathy Simpson
CEO, TechImpact
A longtime leader in NB’s tech ecosystem with 30+ years in the industry.
JUDGE
Shake Dewan
Founder, AI Forward
Helps organizations design better products and drive innovation using AI.
JUDGE
Graeme Zinck
Engineer, Lazer Technologies
Scales products for startups with a focus on cloud and AI.
JUDGE
Dr. Michael Cormier
Professor, MtA
Expert in software development and computer vision accessibility.
JUDGE
Wyatt Stagg
Developer, Trelent
Supporting participants with industry-relevant technical insight.
SPEAKER
Matya Stavnitzky
Scientific Researcher, MtA
Expert on human judgment in AI-driven research workflows. Also a fellow student in MtA!
PREPARATIONS
What to Bring
*Arriving with a team is not mandatory.
What to Know
Participants must understand at least one programming language. Learn the basics for free .
Where to Stay
THE VENUE
Mount Allison University is Canada’s #1 undergraduate university.
THE TEAM
MADIHA WAQAR
PRESIDENT
EMILOMO UANGBAOJE
VICE PRESIDENT
TONSHAY'AH GIFT
VP SOCIAL MEDIA
LAM YA ISLAM
VP OUTREACH
DERIN ÖNDER EREN
VP WORKSHOP