about this event
Welcome to DevFest Hackathon 2026! 🌴
IMPORTANT: OFFICIAL EVENTBRITE REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Clicking "Join Hackathon" on Devpost allows you to submit your project, but it does not grant you entry to the event. To officially participate and attend in person at UCF Downtown, you MUST purchase your ticket on our official Eventbrite page.
Join us for an electrifying three-day sprint to build GenAI-powered apps. This flagship event is designed to spark innovation and connect the brightest minds in tech right here in Orlando.
This is a welcoming space where people of all backgrounds come together to imagine, build, and share ideas for a better future. Instead of focusing on competition or speed, we emphasize collaboration, creativity, and community impact. With AI transforming the world, we approach it as a tool for augmentation and not replacement, treating it as a partner that supports human creativity, connection, and problem-solving.
Whether you are a coder, designer, storyteller, or community builder, there is a place for your voice. Together, we will explore how to use AI responsibly and ethically, ensuring that innovation is guided by inclusivity, fairness, and care for people.
Why Join Us?
🤖 Build with AI: Craft groundbreaking solutions using Google's Gemini AI suite, powerful tools from our amazing sponsors, and any other technologies you love to use to bring your vision to life.
🔗 Forge Connections: Network with brilliant minds, share insights, and form lasting friendships and collaborations in our dedicated team workspaces.
📈 Elevate Your Impact: Whether you are an experienced industry professional, a curious beginner, or a creative visionary, this is your stage to showcase your ingenuity, expand your skills, and build impressive projects.
🏆 Tracks & Challenges: Whether you are a builder or a visionary, we have a path for you. Choose from one of our three core tracks.
Devs Track: Build useful software, including scalable APIs, web and mobile applications, or machine learning solutions.
Game Devs Track: Create playable prototypes, inventive game loops, and interactive media experiences.
Data for Good Track: Use data, analytics, and visualizations to address challenges in our Central Florida region like education or growing learning environments.
tracks
Devs Track
Build useful software, including scalable APIs, web and mobile applications, or machine learning solutions.
Game Devs Track
Create playable prototypes, inventive game loops, and interactive media experiences.
Data for Good Track
Use data, analytics, and visualizations to address challenges in our Central Florida region like education or growing learning environments.
when
DevFest Hackathon 2026 — Day 1
Opening day of the three-day GenAI build sprint.
◍ UCF DowntownDevFest Hackathon 2026 — Day 2
Full day of building with Google's Gemini AI suite and sponsor tools.
◍ UCF DowntownDevFest Hackathon 2026 — Day 3
Final day of the sprint, concluding at 3:30 PM local time.
◍ UCF Downtowntickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eventbrite Ticket | TBA | TBA | Available | Official registration is required through the event's Eventbrite page; joining on Devpost alone does not grant entry to the in-person event. Ticket price TBA. |