initiating hack_city --year=2026
HACK//CITY
48 hours | build anything | win big
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Choose Your Challenge
AI / ML
Build intelligent agents, fine-tune models, or create AI-powered tools that solve real problems.
Web3 / DeFi
Smart contracts, decentralized apps, or novel on-chain experiences. Any chain welcome.
Climate Tech
Sustainability tools, carbon tracking, green energy optimization, or environmental monitoring.
Dev Tools
Make developers' lives easier. Build the tools you wish existed — CLIs, plugins, or frameworks.
prizes
What You Can Win
Grand Prize
$10K
+ 3 months cloud credits + mentorship
2nd Place
$5K
+ 1 month cloud credits
3rd Place
$2.5K
+ premium dev tool licenses
Track Winners (x4)
$1K
+ swag pack + feature spotlight
schedule
48 Hours of Hacking
Day 1 — Saturday, Aug 23
09:00
Check-in & Breakfast
10:00
Opening Ceremony
11:00
Team Formation
12:00
Hacking Begins!
18:00
Dinner & Lightning Talks
22:00
Late Night Snacks
Day 2 — Sunday, Aug 24
08:00
Breakfast
12:00
Lunch & Mentor Office Hours
14:00
Submissions Close
15:00
Demo Presentations
17:00
Judging & Awards
18:30
Closing Party
sponsors
Powered By
Acme Corp
DevCloud
NeuralNet
CodeBase
StackFund
Ready to Build?
Solo or team (up to 4). All skill levels welcome. We provide food, wifi, and caffeine.
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