List of hackathons organized by ibm in 2026

Explore the power of Bob at IBM Dev Day: Bob Edition, a free, virtual event designed for developers, engineers, and AI builders. Taking place on April 30th from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM ET, this event features deep-dive sessions led by IBM experts and open-source contributors, focused on next-generation AI productivity tooling.After the main event, participants are invited to join the IBM Bob Hackathon, where you’ll collaborate with peers to build and deploy AI-powered solutions using IBM Bob while competing for a piece of the $10,000 prize pool.Whether you’re looking to expand your expertise in agentic AI, explore advanced automation frameworks, or connect with a community of technical innovators, this event offers a valuable opportunity to level up your skill set. 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!