​HackBarna AI Summit 26

​The third edition of HackBarna is coming.

​Join more than 150 hackers at Norrsken House Barcelona for two days of building, workshops, technical sessions, demos, and networking.

​Whether you build with no-code tools, vibe coding, AI-assisted development, or a full-code stack, you are welcome to participate.

​Event details

• ​Dates: September 19–20, 2026

• ​Venue: Norrsken House Barcelona

• ​Format: Two-day, in-person hackathon

• ​Team size: Up to three people

​Who can participate?

​HackBarna AI Summit 26 is open to:

• ​Developers

• ​Designers

• ​Entrepreneurs

• ​Product builders

• ​AI enthusiasts

• ​No-code and vibe-code creators

​You do not need previous AI or hackathon experience. Workshops and mentors will help participants get started, explore ideas, and turn them into working projects.

​What can you build?

​Build an original AI-related:

• ​App

• ​Website

• ​Game

• ​Developer tool

• ​No-code or AI-assisted experience

​Projects should be started during the hackathon. You may brainstorm and prepare ideas beforehand, but the submitted project should be created during the event.

​Teams

​Teams can have up to three members.

​Coming without a team is completely fine. Team formation and networking are part of Saturday morning, giving you an opportunity to meet other participants and find collaborators.
If you apply as a team make sure each individual applies.

​Schedule

​Saturday, September 19

• ​09:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast

• ​10:00 AM | Opening Keynote

• ​11:00 AM | Hackathon Launch & Team Formation

• ​01:00 PM | Lunch & Networking

• ​02:00 PM | Workshops & Technical Sessions

• ​08:00 PM | Dinner

• ​09:00 PM | Hacking continues

• ​11:00 PM | Doors close for the night

​Sunday, September 20

• ​09:00 AM | Breakfast & Final Push

• ​11:00 AM | Code Submission Deadline

• ​01:00 PM | Lunch

• ​02:00 PM | Project Demos & Presentations

• ​04:00 PM | Judging & Deliberation

• ​05:30 PM | Awards Ceremony

• ​06:00 PM | Closing & Networking

​What to bring

​Please bring:

• ​Your laptop

• ​Your laptop charger

• ​Any adapters or technical accessories you need

• ​Your ideas and enthusiasm

​Food and drinks will be provided during the event.

​Sponsors

​Community partner

​Frequently asked questions

​How does the AI Summit hackathon work?

​It is a two-day, in-person build at Norrsken House Barcelona. Saturday covers registration, the opening keynote, team formation, workshops, and hacking. Sunday finishes with submissions, project demos, judging, and awards.

​Who can participate?

​Developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and AI enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome. No-code, vibe-code, and full-code builders can all take part.

​Do I need coding or AI experience?

​No. HackBarna is about learning and building together. Workshops and mentors will help participants get started, whether they use prompts, AI tools, or a full-stack codebase.

​What can I build?

​Build an original AI-related app, website, game, tool, or prototype that follows the event theme and guidelines.

​Can I work on an existing project?

​To keep the playing field level, teams should start a new project during the hackathon. You can brainstorm and prepare ideas before the event.

​What if I do not have a team?

​No problem. Team formation and networking are part of Saturday morning, so you can meet other participants and build a team at the event.

​How big should my team be?

​Teams should have no more than three people. We want to make sure everybody gets a chance to participate and contribute.

​When and where does the hackathon take place?

​The hackathon runs September 19 and 20, 2026, at Norrsken House Barcelona.

​What should I bring?

​Bring your laptop, charger, and any technical accessories you need. Food and drinks will be provided during the event.

​Can I participate remotely?

​No. AI Summit 26 is an in-person event at Norrsken House Barcelona.

​Can I sleep at the venue?

​No. Overnight stays are not allowed at the venue. Doors close at 11:00 PM on Saturday and reopen at 9:00 AM on Sunday. Please arrange accommodation and transport accordingly.

​Who owns the intellectual property for my project?

​Participants retain ownership of their intellectual property. Organizers may request repository access to verify that the project was built during the event.

​Is there a Code of Conduct?

​Yes. The HackBarna Code of Conduct applies to everyone. Be respectful. Harassment and abuse are never tolerated.

​Ready to build?

​Register through this page and join us for a weekend of AI building, learning, and collaboration in Barcelona.