Get Lucky.
Build Something.

A one-day hackathon for high schoolers. Spend 13 hours building something real with people who are just as into it as you are.

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When
September 19, 2026
Where
Bay Area, California
Hours
9 AM – 10 PM

About

A hackathon that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Most hackathons feel like a race. This one feels more like a really productive party. You get a day to build, eat, get a little stuck, and figure it out next to people who are just as excited as you are.

  • Made for first-timers

    Never been to a hackathon? Good. We run beginner workshops, keep a track just for newcomers, and grade first projects on a gentler curve.

  • Free, actually free

    Admission, food, and swag are all on us. Show up with a laptop and something you want to make.

  • Build, don't pitch

    We'd rather see a rough demo that works than a perfect slide deck. Make something you'd actually open again next week.

Tracks

Pick a lane. Or don't.

Three ways to win, plus sponsor prizes.

  • ✨

    AI for Good

    Use AI to actually help real people — your school, your neighborhood, a club, whoever. LLMs, agents, plain old ML, all fair game.

  • 🎮

    Game Dev

    Make a game from scratch — 2D, 3D, web, mobile, whatever you can pull off in a day. Extra love for the ones we can't put down.

  • 🌱

    Beginner Track

    First hackathon? Start here. Smaller scope, workshops to get you going, and judges who remember being new too.

Schedule

One day, packed.

Still tentative. The times might move around; the food won't.

Morning

  1. 9:00 AMCheck-in opens
  2. 9:30 AMBreakfast
  3. 10:00 AMOpening ceremony
  4. 10:45 AMTeam formation
  5. 11:00 AMHacking begins 🚀
  6. 12:30 PMLunch

Afternoon & Evening

  1. 2:00 PMWorkshops + open hack time
  2. 3:30 PMCoffee + snack break
  3. 5:00 PMMini event (trivia / games)
  4. 6:30 PMDinner
  5. 8:00 PMSubmissions close
  6. 8:15 PMProject expo + judging
  7. 9:30 PMClosing ceremony + prizes 🏆
  8. 10:00 PMDoors close

Sponsors

Want your logo here?

We work with companies that want to back high schoolers building real things. Tap any open slot and say hi.

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  • Diamond

    $1,500 to $2,000
    • ›Premium logo placement on website, shirts, and venue signage
    • ›Keynote slot during opening ceremony (5 minutes)
    • ›Dedicated booth at the project expo
    • ›Custom sponsor track and prize category
    • ›Resume access to all participants

  • Gold

    $1,000 to $1,499
    • ›Logo on website, shirts, and venue signage
    • ›Booth at the project expo
    • ›Sponsor prize category
    • ›Resume access to all participants

  • Silver

    $500 to $999
    • ›Logo on website and venue signage
    • ›Shared booth time at expo
    • ›Optional sponsor prize
    • ›Mention during opening ceremony

  • Supporter

    $100 to $499
    • ›Logo on website
    • ›Shoutout on social media
    • ›Mention during closing ceremony
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FAQ

Quick answers.

  • Who can attend?
    Any high schooler. Zero experience needed — first-timers are kind of our whole thing.
  • How much does it cost?
    Nothing. It's free top to bottom — food and swag included.
  • Do I need a team?
    Nope. Bring one if you've got it, or find people at team formation right after the opening ceremony.
  • What should I bring?
    A laptop, your charger, and whatever else helps you build. We've got the rest covered.
  • Will there be prizes?
    Yep — best overall, a winner per track, and a few sponsor categories. We'll post the full list closer to the day.

Ready to find out how lucky you are?

Sign-ups are open and it's completely free. Grabbing a spot takes about a minute.

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Free for all high school students. Food and swag included.

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