The average April weather in Lawrence, Kansas can be anywhere between 40-80°F and is generally sunny, but be prepared for the possibility of rain as well!
HackKU24 will take place throughout the University of Kansas School of Engineering, which includes LEEP2, Eaton, and Learned Halls. The Opening Ceremony will take place across campus in Gray-Little Hall (ISB). More specifics about room usage, as well as parking, are available on the main page of the HackerDoc.
HackKU will NOT be providing specific sleeping accommodations, however, all participants are welcome to sleep in the venue if they wish, and the room Learned 3152 will be a designated quiet room. There are several affordable hotels near KU’s campus as well.
The closest airport is MCI (often colloquially called Kansas City International or KCI)
MCI is about 50 miles northeast of Lawrence, Kansas. The best way to get from MCI to Lawrence is via Uber or Lyft.
For more details and to apply for travel reimbursement, check out this form.
If you have any questions about KU, Lawrence, or Kansas, feel free to reach out to an organizer! We are happy to help and provide some recommendations.