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SUMMARY:DeveloperWeek New York 2026 Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:### Overview\nJoin the nations largest challenge driven hackathon hosted in person and online as part of DeveloperWeek New York 2026. This dual format brings together developers from around the world to build\, collaborate\, and compete across a weekend of problem solving. The in person component takes place at the TWA Hotel in New York with a focus on hands-on prototyping\, team formation\, and live judging\, while the online track runs concurrently from May 25 through June 10\, 2026 for participants who cannot attend in person.\n\n### Dates and Format\nIn person: June 9-10\, 2026 at the TWA Hotel\, with kickoff and judging events\, sponsor showcases\, and prize announcements.\nOnline: May 25 - June 10\, 2026\, enabling remote teams to form\, iterate\, and submit across the full window. The event is described as OfflineEventAttendanceMode\, combining on site and online participation.\n\n### Agenda and Tracks\nParticipants can anticipate a multi‑stage workflow that includes team formation on Devpost\, concept validation\, development sprints\, and two rounds of judging. There is an emphasized emphasis on progress\, concept quality\, and feasibility in judging criteria. The event features multiple prize tracks including non-cash prizes\, with several sponsor led challenges and opportunities to win in categories such as AI and data driven projects\, DevPost challenges\, and partner tracks.\n\n### What to Expect\nThe Hackathon gathers 300+ developers from around the world who collaborate to create apps from scratch. Teams may choose to work on mobile\, web\, or hybrid solutions and can participate across multiple challenges or focus on a single track. The program includes kickoff talks\, collaboration periods\, mentor sessions\, and sponsor Q&A. Prizes include cash\, hardware\, and extended access to partner platforms\, with additional perks for top teams. The event places a strong emphasis on practical impact\, product viability\, and the potential to scale a project beyond the hackathon.\n\n### How to Participate\nCreate a DevPost account and register on the DevPost page for DeveloperWeek New York Hackathon 2026. Review the Hackathon Instructions and join the scheduled kickoff activities. Teams can form on DevPost and connect via the event pages and accompanying communications. The event provides guidance on submission requirements\, judging rubrics\, and how to engage with sponsors during the competition.\n\n### FAQ and Attendees\nThis event is designed for developers\, designers\, product managers\, and data scientists interested in rapid prototyping and collaboration in a competitive yet educational setting. Attendees should expect in person participation at the TWA Hotel and online access for remote participants. For more details\, refer to the official event page and the Devpost Hackathon details\, including sponsor highlights and prize information.\n\n### Speakers and Sponsors\nThe program includes a lineup of judges and sponsors from leading tech companies and community organizations\, with opportunities to learn from industry leaders during the hackathon and related talks. Participation is suitable for individuals and teams seeking hands-on experience\, mentorship\, and networking with peers and potential sponsors.\n\n### Accessibility and Rules\nThe event offers a mix of on site and online participation\, with accessibility considerations typical of large tech conferences. View the full rules and guidelines on the official Devpost page to ensure compliance with submission requirements and judging criteria.\nhttps://dwny-2026-hackathon.devpost.com?ref=ainave
LOCATION:New York\, United States\, US
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