April 11, 2026 April 18, 2026

HΔCKDKU 2026

< for Ethics & AI >

Innovate, Collaborate, Transform. A week-long interdisciplinary hackathon at Duke Kunshan University.

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4
Tracks
13500 RMB
Prize Pool
7
Days

What is HackDKU?

HackDKU is the DKU Computer Science Club's annual interdisciplinary hackathon. This year, all projects must center on the theme of Ethics & AI, pushing participants to build technology that is both innovative and responsible.

Ethics & AI

Explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and ethical responsibility. Build solutions that matter.

Interdisciplinary

All majors welcome. Combine tech, design, business, and research skills to create something extraordinary.

Week-Long Sprint

No overnight rush. A full week to ideate, build, and polish your project with daily check-ins.

Teams choose one of four tracks to participate in. Judges select one winner per track based on product quality, presentation, and theme fit. Prize: 2500 RMB per track, 6000 RMB for Luxshare track..

Schedule

First and last days will be held in person, with two progress report submissions in between.

10:00
Hackers Check-in
10:30
Opening Ceremony
11:15
Introduction to Questions and Tracks
12:00
Lunch
13:30
Keynote Speech
14:30
snack break
14:45
hacking 101(optional)
15:15
snack break
15:30
Mentor Booths Open
17:00
Shuttle Bus Back

Sponsors

Our sponsors support HackDKU with funding, keynote speakers, and in-kind resources.

LovableLovable
Geex FinanceGeex Finance
CaidaziCaidazi
Featherless AIFeatherless AI
Luxshare ICTLuxshare ICT

Collaborating Clubs

DKU Computer Science ClubDKU Computer Science Club
AI ClubAI Club
Finance ClubFinance Club
iOS ClubiOS Club

FAQ

Ready to Hack?

Join us at Duke Kunshan University Campus for a week of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

April 11, 2026 (Saturday) — April 18, 2026 (Saturday)

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