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Hosted by McMaster Design League

Join us for the 2026 CAD Designathon, happening from Saturday, January 17th to Sunday, January 18th, 2026. This is an overnight event happening at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Eligibility: To participate in the CAD Designathon, you must be a student at the undergraduate level, or have graduated no earlier than January 2025.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to solve industry design problems, network, and meet other students passionate about design! Successful applicants will be emailed after the applications deadline. If you have any inquiries, please email [email protected]

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Basic Information

Let's get started!

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What is your full name? ^*

First Name ^*

Last Name ^*

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What is your email address? ^*

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What is your gender? ^*

Female

Male

Non-binary

Genderfluid

Two-Spirited

Prefer not to answer

Other

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Academic Year ^*

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Year 5+

Recent Grad

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What program are you in? ^*

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If you selected 'Other', what program are you in?

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Additional Information

Help us create the best possible experience for you!

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T-shirt Size ^*

XXL

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What is your current level of CADing experience? ^*

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

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How did you hear about this event? ^*

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)

Friends/Family/Colleagues

Website

Print Advertising (e.g. posters)

Educational Institution

School Organizations/Clubs

Other

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What CAD software do you prefer to use? ^*

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Blender

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

CATIA

Other

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Have you participated in an MDL event before? ^*

Yes

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Which MDL events have you participated in?

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Which city are you travelling from? ^*

Hamilton

Kitchener/Waterloo

Toronto (and Greater Toronto Area)

London

Guelph

Kingston

Ottawa

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Will you require on-site overnight accommodation to participate in this event? ^*

Priority for accommodation will be for those travelling from out-of-town or commuter students. Please note that sleeping bags will not be provided, and participants will need to bring their own.

Yes

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Do you have any accessibility needs that McMaster Design League can help to accommodate during the event?

If you have none, you can leave this question blank.

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Application Questions

Your answers will help build your application for this event! Please follow the maximum character limit stated for each question (3 written questions + optional URL links)

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How did you first get interested in CAD or design challenges, and how has that interest grown over time? (max. 1000 characters) ^*

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What excites you most about the opportunity to participate in the CAD Designathon, and what do you hope to learn? (max. 750 characters) ^*

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What would you CAD to help survive in a zombie apocalypse and why? (max. 500 characters) ^*

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Portfolio URL (optional)

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Linkedin URL (optional)

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Almost done! Just a few more things

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Do you want to be considered for the Experience Ventures program and earn $325? ^*

You will be contacted after the event if you qualify. Limited spots open.

Eligibility: McMaster student; Canadian citizen, PR or Protected status; no previous EV for the 2024/2025 year.

Event Criteria: You must attend opening and closing ceremonies, attend a workshop, and submit a project (even if unfinished).

Yes

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I understand that my participation and the content I produce during the Designathon may be used for promotional purposes ^*

I accept

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I consent to the collection and use of my information for the purpose of event organization and acknowledge the privacy policy ^*

I accept

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Are you ready to submit?

Please ensure to review your application before clicking submit.

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Thank you for filling out the application!

We will send reach out through email after applications close. Keep an eye out on your email, and follow @mdlmcmaster on Instagram to stay updated!

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