List of hackathons happening Online in 2026

Join us March 19–20, 2026 at North Carolina Central University for the NCCU AI Hackathon, an in-person student hackathon powered by IBM SkillsBuild. Open to university students across Durham and surrounding campuses, this event challenges teams to design responsible, sustainable agentic AI solutions across three industry tracks: Healthcare & Life Sciences, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Education & Workforce Intelligence.Participants will gain hands-on experience with IBM technologies, including watsonx Orchestrate and IBM SkillsBuild, collaborate directly with IBM mentors and industry experts, and build portfolio-ready projects.Teams will compete for a $10,000 prize pool sponsored by IBM while developing practical skills and professional connections that extend beyond the event.Register now!

Kick off 2026 with IBM Dev Day: AI Demystified, a free, virtual event designed for developers, engineers, and AI builders on January 29th, 11:00AM - 5:00PM ET. Learn from IBM experts and open-source leaders about the latest AI tools, automation, and multi-agent workflows. Get hands-on with IBM Bob, ALTK, CUGA, IBM Granite, Langflow, and Mellea, and see how to build and scale AI smarter and faster. After the main event, you can join the AI Demystified Hackathon to build AI-powered solutions with fellow participants and compete for a share of the $10,000 prize pool. Whether you want to enhance your technical skills, explore cutting-edge AI tools, or collaborate with other innovators, IBM Dev Day: AI Demystified provides the insights and resources to scale your AI impact in 2026.Register now!