about this event
HackGB 2026 is UW–Green Bay's collegiate hackathon, bringing together students, developers, designers, and innovators for a 24-hour building experience at the STEM Innovation Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
From October 17–18, 2026, hackers will form teams, choose a challenge track, and turn an idea into a working project. Whether you're building your first hackathon project or you have competed before, HackGB is a place to experiment with new technologies, learn from mentors, meet other students, and build something you're proud of.
Participants will have access to mentors, workshops, sponsor technologies and resources throughout the event. At the end of the hacking period, teams will submit their projects through Devpost and present them during the HackGB Project Expo for judging.
Location: Brown County STEM Innovation Center, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dates: October 17–18, 2026. Hacking: 24 hours. Team Size: 1–4 hackers.
Event Schedule — Saturday, October 17
8:00 AM — Check-in & Registration: Arrive at the STEM Innovation Center, check in, receive your credentials, and get ready for HackGB.
11:00 AM — Opening Ceremony: Welcome remarks, sponsor presentations, challenge tracks, event rules, and everything you need to know before hacking begins.
12:00 PM — Hacking Begins: The 24-hour build officially starts. Team formation assistance will be available for hackers still looking for teammates.
12:00 PM — Lunch: Lunch will be provided for participants.
Throughout the day and evening, hackers can build, attend workshops, connect with mentors, and take part in activities. Additional programming will be announced closer to the event.
Event Schedule — Sunday, October 18
12:00 PM — Hacking Ends: Development ends and projects must be finalized and submitted through Devpost.
1:30 PM — Judging & Project Expo: Teams present their projects to judges and showcase what they built.
5:00 PM — Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution: We come back together to celebrate the weekend and recognize the HackGB community. Winning projects and track awards are announced.
Get Started: Ready to build at HackGB? (1) Apply to HackGB through the official HackGB website. (2) Get accepted and confirm your participation before attending. (3) Find your team — compete solo or form a team of up to four hackers. (4) Explore the challenge tracks and resources before the event. (5) Build during HackGB once hacking officially begins. (6) Submit your project on Devpost before the submission deadline. (7) Demo your project during the HackGB Project Expo.
You don't need to arrive with a finished idea or a team. Come ready to learn, collaborate, experiment, and build. For applications, event information, FAQs, and the latest HackGB updates, visit hackgb.com.
tracks
Challenge Tracks
Hackers choose from event challenge tracks at the opening ceremony; individual track topics are not listed in the source.
when
HackGB 2026
Check-in and registration at 8:00 AM, opening ceremony at 11:00 AM, hacking begins at 12:00 PM and lunch is provided; workshops, mentors and activities continue through the day and evening.
◍ Brown County STEM Innovation CenterHackGB 2026
Hacking ends at 12:00 PM with Devpost submissions due, judging and project expo at 1:30 PM, closing ceremony and prize distribution at 5:00 PM.
◍ Brown County STEM Innovation Centertickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant Registration | TBA | TBA | Available | Apply to HackGB through the official HackGB website and confirm participation once accepted. Pricing is not stated in the source. |