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The Hidden Genius Project | Oakland Tech Week Youth Hackathon 2026
HGThe Hidden Genius Project
view event ↗when3 Oct 2026
whereHenry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
prize$1,000
priceFree
formatIn-Person
organiserThe Hidden Genius Project
about this event
As part of Oakland Tech Week, The Hidden Genius Project will welcome young people ages 14-17 to a youth hackathon where students design and build real solutions, then pitch them to a panel of judges.
The top three teams split $1,000, $750, and $500 in cash and take the main stage at the Oakland Tech Week finale that night. All youth participants will receive a FREE ticket to an E-40 Concert.
when
Saturday, October 3, 202608:30 - 15:30 PDT
Youth Hackathon
Youth participants ages 14-17 design and build solutions to real County problems and pitch them to a panel of judges. 7 hours, in person.
◍ Henry J. Kaiser Center for the ArtsSaturday, October 3, 2026TBA
Oakland Tech Week Finale
The top three teams take the main stage at the Oakland Tech Week finale that night.
◍ TBAtickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Entry | Free | TBA | Available | Free entry to the youth hackathon for participants ages 14-17; all youth participants also receive a FREE ticket to an E-40 Concert. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Cash prize and a spot on the main stage at the Oakland Tech Week finale | $1,000 |
| 2nd Place | Cash prize and a spot on the main stage at the Oakland Tech Week finale | $750 |
| 3rd Place | Cash prize and a spot on the main stage at the Oakland Tech Week finale | $500 |