HACKVAN2026 Vancouver Hackathon Testing
#HACKVAN2026 - Solving Real Problems Using Code & More in the Name of Jesus
Hosted by FaithTech - Vancouver and Indigitous.
Mission & Vision
#HACKVAN2026 exists to help redemptive organizations leverage tech to accelerate their impact.
Within 48 hours, we will design, develop, and user-test MVPs to address problems faced by these organizations.
Our Values
1. Excellence: We strive to build brilliant and beautiful tech that will be honoured even when it becomes outdated.
2. Impact: We are other-focused. We seek to have fun + advance our careers AND we are willing to put others before ourselves.
3. Hope: We face the brutal facts of reality while fully convinced we can change the world for good.
Sounds like you?
Are you curious about these projects and want to learn more? Interested in contributing by trying out the solutions?
If so, we would love for you to join us as a TESTER!
Project Descriptions
Planter Flow - Helping BC church planters plan, set, and share their goals so that they can be better supported and cared for by their planting coaches in their missionary work.
Project Host: Paul Wicki (Church Planting Catalyst for BC and Yukon, SEND Network Canada)
CareRide Platform - Helping Salvation Army staff request and coordinate free/paid transportation with partner organizations so that vulnerable clients without digital access can safely reach essential services like hospitals and shelters.
Project Host: Alvin Chong (Director of Community Development, Salvation Army Canada Belkin Communities of Hope)
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Who We Are
Our world is filled with chaos. Many people are panicking, despairing, or simply ignoring.
We're different. We look chaos right in the eyes and proceed: building order.
We innovate. We create new products, retrofit old processes, and lead digital transformation.
#HACKVAN2026 will be the 6th hackathon we have organized. Previously, we hosted: #HACKVAN2025, #HACK2021 - Vancouver, #HACK2022 - Vancouver, #HackPoverty23, #HACKVAN2023 and #HACKVAN2024).
We come from all faith backgrounds (Muslim, atheists, New Age, and more) and are led by Christians.
Our leaders' faith means two things:
We will pray at the hackathon: inviting God into our work.
We will work with eager expectation of a world as God designed it:
* Photographs and videos may be taken during this event. Please contact us in advance if you would not like to be a part of videos and photos. Otherwise, by attending, you are agreeing to participate in our media.
FAQ
What does it mean for this event to be hosted in "the name of Jesus"?
It means we will sometimes pray and reference Christ's teachings. You can think about it as a cultural experience. See "Who We Are" for more details :)
Can I come if I am an atheist, Muslim, Sikh, or simply not a Christian?
Absolutely! In the last two hackathons we hosted, about 50% of people came from a religious background that was not Christian. E.g. Muslims, atheists, and others.
Participant: Do I need to be there the entire time?
No, you will likely finish testing within the two-hour window.
Can I bring a friend?
If wanting to participate, your friend must have a ticket (due to the size of the location and number of workstations).
If wanting to just drop by, email Gloria at hackvan@faithtech.com.
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This event is for everyone from engineers and programmers to ministry leaders to designers. Our goal is to join together with the broader community, using tech and innovation as a means to help grow the Kingdom of God. Diversity makes us stronger.
What is FaithTech
We are a global movement of Christians interested in all things faith and technology.
Our goal is to provide an authentic community that learns and builds together at the intersection of faith and technology. You can learn from one of our experienced speakers, build projects that impact your world, and innovate with like-minded individuals.
Visit our website or check out our publication for more!
* Photographs and videos may be taken during this event. Please contact us in advance if you would not like to be a part of videos and photos. Otherwise, by attending, you are agreeing to participate in our media.