Next Up: Public Global Hackathon — September 2026
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Public Global Hackathon — September 2026
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Public Global Hackathon
📅 September 2026 · dates TBA
Scaling up the internal G42 Agentathon into an open, global competition — challenge tracks built on the strongest internal G42 challenge patterns.
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What We Offer
Discover
Find global GenAI hackathons, challenges, and opportunities that match your skills — and discover what's next in an AI-enabled world.
Learn
Level up by building real projects, guided by a team with 15+ years of experience running hackathons.
Grow
Grow with a global community of 30,000+ developers and technical professionals — find teammates, mentors, and your next opportunity.
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We help organizations understand real-time market demand and execute go-to-market strategies that drive faster growth and lower customer acquisition costs.
Previous Hackathons Hosted
Finished
Build with AI
2021 · Data Science & AI
4,127Participants
Finished
World Innovation Day
2023 · UN SDGs, Blockchain, NFTs
3,548Participants
World Wide Vibes Hackathon
2026 · Apps for the City of Montgomery with official datasets and BrightData tooling
+5,000Participants
#LeadWithAIAgents Hackathon
2026
3500Participants200Teams
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Oracle
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IBM
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Accenture
Slack
NASSCOM
GHD / GHD Digital
Polygon Technology
IPFS
Filecoin
OpenWeaver
INE
ACS
Red Bull Racing
Black Nova Group
Antler
Public Sector Network
CCOE India
ITIC
Vectara
Groq
FuturX
G42
BrightData
UNESCO
UN Environment Programme (UNEP)
Minderoo Foundation
City of Montgomery
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
The University of Queensland
RMIT University
La Trobe University
University of the South Pacific (USP)
King's College
S P Jain School of Global Management
Amity University
National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST)
Manipal University
Abasyn University
Haldia Institute of Technology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
St. Joseph's College of Engineering and Technology
Alabama State University
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
Our public hackathons are open to developers, researchers, and builders worldwide — from students to senior engineers.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Joining the community and participating in public hackathons is free.
Do I need a team, or can I join solo?
Both work. Register solo and form or join a team on the platform before the event starts.
What can I win?
Prizes are announced with each event — alongside mentorship, partner tools and credits, and exposure to our sponsor network.
Is it online, in-person, or hybrid?
Each hackathon sets its own format — check the event page. The September 2026 Public Global Hackathon is an open, global competition.
How is judging done?
Submissions are reviewed by expert judges against the published criteria for each event.
How can my company sponsor a hackathon?
Use the Apply as Sponsor form — tell us about your organisation and we'll get back within 2 business days.
Where can I see past winning projects?
Browse the Previous Hackathons section above — winner showcases are published after each event.
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The Public Global Hackathon lands in September 2026 — free to join, open worldwide. Your next project starts here.