2026 Social Impact Hackathon Pitch Day | 🚀 Live Demos + Community Voting + Networking | NYC May 31
🚀 Join us for the public Pitch Day Showcase of the 2026 Social Impact Hackathon!
Experience an inspiring afternoon where creativity, AI, technology, and social impact come together in the heart of New York City.
After an intensive weekend of collaboration, 100+ designers, developers, strategists, and creatives will present bold solutions built directly with NYC nonprofits tackling challenges across immigration, youth empowerment, transportation, advocacy, and community care.
More than a pitch competition, this is a celebration of mission-driven innovation, community, and the future of creative technology.
Whether you’re here to support a team, meet NYC’s creative community, discover emerging talent, or explore how AI can create real-world impact — everyone is welcome!
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📅 Save the Date!
Location: Conwell Hall, 6 Hanover Street, New York, NY 10005
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Time: 12:15 PM-5:00 PM
Agenda:
12:15 PM: Doors Open & Networking
1:00 PM: Pitch Presentations Begin
4:00 PM: Community Voting & Jury Deliberation
4:30 PM: Awards Ceremony
5:00 PM: Happy Hour & Networking
Dress Code: Business Creative encouraged
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✨ Why You Should Attend
🎤 Watch Live Project Pitches
Experience high-energy presentations from multidisciplinary teams building thoughtful, scalable, and human-centered solutions powered by creativity and AI.
🌏 Support Real NYC Nonprofits
See how teams are addressing real challenges faced by organizations including:
🏆 Meet Industry Judges & Leaders
Projects will be reviewed by an incredible panel of creative, technology, nonprofit, and product leaders from organizations across design, media, tech, and innovation.
Featured Judges Include:
Antonio Nogueira, Associate Partner @Pentagram
Riccardo Ulivi, Head of Partnerships @Runway
Sonia Park, Vice President, @Industry and Innovation New York City Economic Development Corporation
Jenny Jing Zhu, Founder @Dreamweaver
Andrea Palacios, Managing Director @Red Antler
Jeremy Ho Jia Jun, Head of Strategy @Havas New York
🗳️ Become a “Citizen Judge”
Audience members will also help vote for standout teams and community favorite projects.
🤝 Connect with NYC’s Creative Community
Meet founders, designers, technologists, nonprofit leaders, students, and mission-driven builders passionate about shaping a better future.
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🎫 Join Us
Spots are limited! Secure your ticket now to witness how technology can be turned into compassion and ideas into real tools for our community.
*Hosted by the Asian Creative Foundation as part of the 2026 Asian Creative Festival
👉 Sign up now and bring your creativity where it’s needed most.