1881 International Hackathon

​The 1881 International Hackathon is where global talent converges to build what’s next.

​For the first time, teams in the United States and Mexico will compete against each other simultaneously.

​Choose your location: UTEP Texas Western Hall in El Paso or the IA Center in Juárez, Mexico.

​In 2025, 532 builders came together to tackle real-world challenges, producing 82 working prototypes in just a matter of days.

​Schedule:

​Friday, October 23, 2026 – Kickoff

• ​5:30 PM – Food, Fun, and Networking

• ​6:00 PM – Check-In, Team Formation & Opening Ceremony

• ​6:30 PM – Challenge Questions Released

​Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Work & Collaboration

• ​8:00 AM – Breakfast

• ​10:00 AM – Workshop

• ​12:00 PM – Lunch

• ​2:00 PM – Workshop

• ​3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Development
  Build, test, and refine your first working prototype.

​Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Presentations & Awards

• ​8:00 AM – Breakfast

• ​10:00 AM – Fireside Chat with Special Guests

• ​12:00 PM – Preliminary Presentations
  Each team presents in its designated challenge room with a 3-minute pitch and 1-minute Q&A.

• ​1:15 PM – Final Presentations
  The top team from each room advances to the main stage for a 3-minute pitch and 3-minute Q&A.

• ​2:00 PM – Awards Ceremony
  Celebrate the winning teams and announce the Grand Prize winner!