Mentor

Professors, TAs, Virginia Tech alumni, company representatives, past hackers, and anyone else with hackathon or coding experience is welcome to apply.

Mentors help hackers with advice and guidance as they build. You're a guide, not a problem solver. You'll take a short training before the event, then spend at least 2 hours on the floor. Joining the Mentor + Hacker Scavenger Event (details to be announced) is optional.

You'll need to be at Virginia Tech in person on Friday, February 19th, 2027, Saturday, February 20th, 2027, or both, during the time slots you pick below.

You can apply to more than one of judge, mentor and judge facilitator, but not if you’re registered as a hacker. We'll reach out by January 20th, 2027 to confirm, with logistics. Questions? Email hackvioletvt@gmail.com.