Event FAQ

Don't worry — we send out the list of companies attending prior to the event, and our team also screens through each attendee to make sure your employer isn't attending.

No. Although the event revolves around recruiting, it's a chance for passive job seekers to explore what's out there and network with other developers.

Just bring yourself and an empty stomach. If you're more serious about switching jobs, bringing hard copies of your resume and business cards may come in handy.

To ensure quality, our events are invite-only. You likely received an invite from our waitlist, or you were invited by someone on our technical sourcing team.

There's no dress code at our events. They're designed to be casual, so come in whatever you're most comfortable in.

Every event is different, but they are all structured with approximately 1 hour of networking and 2 hours of rapid interviews with companies — letting you meet the most companies in the least amount of time.

Every event is different, but there is generally a mix of global and local companies. Company lists are finalized a few days before the event and sent out then.

If you didn't get an invitation, you can apply for an invite here. This won't guarantee you a spot, as we only accept about 20% of applicants.

Most of our events are catered with pizza and beer, with vegetarian options. This can vary by host, so if you have dietary restrictions we recommend eating beforehand.

Every event is different, but we generally don't accept bootcamp and academy students, interns, or anyone with less than one year of experience, based on the expectations of the companies we work with.

We'll provide a table, display placard, and rating sheets at the event. To stand out, many employers bring a table cloth, company banners, and company swag.

Every event is slightly different, but all of our events have approximately an hour of networking and 2 hours of rapid interviews — ensuring you talk to as many candidates as possible.

The HackerX community is over 140k+ strong, and each event goes through a curated sourcing and screening process by our team to ensure quality.

It varies by city and event, but we target between 80–100 developer registrations. Turnout ranges from as high as 90% to as low as 40% — we focus on quality, not quantity, to ensure hires.

We're not a recruiting firm, so we don't charge a placement fee — just a flat event fee, so we can focus on the events and community. Event pricing is published here.

It varies by event and depends on several variables, but on average 12.6% of registrants report getting hired as a result of the event — roughly 12 hires per event of 100. That's significantly higher than a traditional career fair.

Yes. We offer regional sponsorship packages as well as global packages for larger companies. Get in touch here.

Private events are our most effective offering for employers, where we craft an exclusive event designed around your needs. We've helped companies make as many as 13 hires in one event. Learn more here.