Gatherly Summer Hack '26
The ultimate online hackathon experience for global builders and dreamers.
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Gatherly Summer Hack 26 is hosted in an immersive multi-floor venue that’s built for exploration and high-signal networking.
Builders have dedicated collaboration spaces to work together, while everyone else roams freely, and presentations are broadcast to the entire event.
It feels a lot closer to being in the room than sitting behind a screen.
Get ready for a high-energy, 12-hour hackathon from 9 AM to 9 PM — built for dreamers, makers, and movers who love to ship big ideas! 🚀
Theme: Building Belonging - Find Your People, Build Communities
Humans are naturally drawn to connect and form meaningful communities with like-minded individuals. Too often, technology widens the gap. But it doesn’t have to. Tech should promote connection, not hinder it.
This hackathon is a rallying call for builders, designers, and dreamers who believe technology can be a force for togetherness.
We're talking community platforms, inclusion tools, cultural bridges, neighbourhood networks, mental health connectors — any idea that makes someone feel genuinely seen and welcomed.
12 hours | 10 Judges | 1 Track
A room full of people who give a damn. And one big question to answer: What does it actually feel like to belong — and how do we build that?
Come solo or roll in with your crew. Mentors will be in your corner, energy will be high, and by the end of the day, you'll have something real to show for it. Plus prizes from our sponsors for the teams that bring it home.
Let’s make belonging the new default — globally, online, and summer-bright.
Agenda [Eastern]
9:00 AM | Doors open on Gatherly
9:30 AM | Welcome + Workshop
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Hackathon build time
Mentors available throughout
5:00 – 5:30 PM | Voting
Teams submit demos · Judges review submissions
5:30 – 6:30 PM | Top 3 finalist presentations
Video demo playback + live Q&A with judge panel
6:30 – 7:00 PM | Judges deliberation
7:00 – 7:30 PM | Awards & celebration
7:30 – 9:00 PM | Social + closing
Hang out on Gatherly · networking rooms open
Gifts & Prizes
generously provided by our sponsors:
Builderbase | Selflearners.io | Virtio
For sponsorship inquiries reach out to [email protected]