CodeRush is a multi-Domain Hackathon organized by the Google Developer Group on Campus ITU, designed to bring together talented students, aspiring developers, and technology enthusiasts from ITU, as well as other universities and colleges, to compete, collaborate, and innovate in a dynamic environment. As ITU’s flagship hackathon, CodeRush’26 introduces significant new enhancements, including the addition of new competition modules and an expanded outreach strategy targeting multiple cities and colleges other than universities. These improvements aim to increase participation, diversify talent, and elevate the overall scale of the event. With this broader vision, CodeRush’26 has the potential to become the university’s largest technology event, providing a powerful platform for students to showcase their technical skills, solve real-world challenges, and engage with a wider community of young innovators.

CodeRush’26 will take place from May 8th to May 10th, 2026. The event will include different competitions, an orientation,a social night ,and a closing ceremony. The goal is to highlight the talent of ITU students and promote a supportive and inclusive community that encourages learning, growth, and innovation.Building on its previous success, CodeRush is expanding this year with 8 major competitions, covering a wide range of technical fields:

Competitive Programming – Test algorithmic and problem-solving skills.

Web Hackathon – Develop innovative web applications under time constraints.

Game Development Competition – Showcase creativity in game design.

Robotics Competition – Test hardware solutions and embedded systems.

Machine Learning- Test problem solving skills using machine learning.

Application development- Showcase creativity in app design.

Capture the Flag- Specifically for the Cyber Security experts to explore the field

UI/UX- Show their design skills