List of hackathons about virtual in 2026

Join IBM Dev Day: Bob in Action, a free virtual event on August 27th designed for enterprise developers, AI practitioners, and technical leaders looking to modernize mission-critical applications with AI.Spend a day learning from IBM experts as they demonstrate how IBM Bob helps developers plan, execute, validate, and govern complex modernization tasks across the software development lifecycle. Choose from two technical tracks covering IBM i modernization and IBM Z development, then apply your new skills in the IBM TechXchange 2026 Pre-Conference Dev Day Hackathon August 28-30 by building a solution that improves a real developer workflow.Compete for a chance to win up to $2,000 USD for the Grand Prize, travel to the IBM TechXchange 2026 Conference, and join the top 50 teams earning conference passes.Register now and discover how IBM Bob can help you build faster, modernize smarter, and scale your AI impact.

Join the AI Builders Challenge with IBM Bob, a global virtual program for university students sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild and organized by BeMyApp. Through monthly AI innovation challenges and learning opportunities, participants can gain hands-on experience with IBM technologies, develop practical AI skills, and create portfolio-ready projects.Build AI-powered solutions for monthly challenges focused on Creative Industries (July), Space Exploration (August), or the Wildcard Challenge: Intelligent Systems for the Future of Work, and compete for a share of the $15,000 prize pool.Learn through IBM SkillsBuild content, the IBM Bob Virtual Conference, webinars, and additional IBM resources.Register now to connect with a global community of student innovators and explore real-world applications of AI. The Challenge is open to eligible university students 18 years of age or older across participating countries. Participation is subject to the Official Rules.

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!