DreamHacks @ Georgia Institute of Technology

## 🏝️ About DreamHacks 2026

 

**DreamHacks 2026** is a free, statewide high school hackathon hosted on the Georgia Tech campus. Designed to inspire the next generation of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, DreamHacks brings together high school students from across Georgia for a high-energy day of building, learning, and collaboration.

 

Whether you have never written a line of code or you’re an experienced developer, DreamHacks provides the resources, mentorship, and community to help you bring your ideas to life!

 

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### 🌴 2026 Theme: *Island*

This year’s overarching theme is **Island**. We challenge participants to build creative technology that:

* 🌊 Supports isolated or underrepresented communities

* 🌱 Promotes environmental sustainability & ocean conservation

* 🚨 Enhances emergency response & disaster relief

* 🚀 Explores new, uncharted digital frontiers

 

*(Note: Projects in any technical domain are welcome, but theme-aligned projects qualify for special prize consideration!)*

 

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### 🤝 Powered by Georgia Tech Student Collaborators

We are excited to partner with top student organizations from Georgia Tech to bring you an unforgettable experience:

 

* **Bytefight at GT:** Hosting a pre-hackathon 1-week online AI & bot challenge to warm up your skills before event day, plus a hands-on technical workshop!

* **Women @ College of Computing (W@CC):** Leading inclusive, beginner-friendly programming, mentorship sessions, and diversity-focused tracks.

 

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### ✨ What to Expect

* **⚡ Pre-Event Online Sprint:** Kick off early with Bytefight’s online challenge to score bonus points and leaderboard prizes!

* **🛠️ Beginner-Friendly Workshops:** Interactive sessions led by GT students to jumpstart your coding journey.

* **🧠 1-on-1 Mentorship:** Get direct feedback and troubleshooting help from Georgia Tech CS majors.

* **🐝 GT Campus Tour:** Take an exclusive tour of the Georgia Tech College of Computing and campus grounds!

* **🍕 Free Food, Swag & Prizes:** Complimentary meals, MLH swag, and awards across multiple track categories.

 

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### ❓ FAQ

 

* **Who can attend?** High school students of all skill levels across Georgia.

* **Do I need prior coding experience?** Absolutely not! We have dedicated beginner tracks, introductory workshops, and mentors ready to help you every step of the way.

* **What is the team size?** You can work individually or in teams of up to 4 students. If you don't have a team, we’ll help you find one during team formation!

* **Is the event free?** Yes! DreamHacks is 100% free for all admitted participants, including meals, swag, and workshops.