Dates

The hackathon runs from November 6–8, 2026. All coding and project development must take place during the official event hours.

Eligibility

Open to all developers, designers, students, and community builders attending in-person at UCF Downtown. Teams can be up to 5 members. All participants must adhere to the DevFest Florida Code of Conduct.

Project and Submission Requirements

Projects must be newly created during the hackathon. You must submit a working prototype or demo video, a link to your public code repository (e.g., GitHub), and a brief description of how you integrated GenAI tools or sponsor technologies.

Judging Criteria 

 

  • Impact: Does the project address a real-world problem or benefit the Central Florida community?

  • Innovation: How creative, unique, and original is the solution?

  • Technical Execution: Does the prototype work? How well are the technologies and APIs implemented?

  • Presentation: Is the project well-communicated, and is the demo clear?