YouthHackKC Summer Hackathon
Hosted on DevpostFetched about 15 hours ago
Saturday, August 15, 2026
to Saturday, August 15, 2026
Beginner FriendlyFintechArtificial Intelligence
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
$1,000
Prize Pool
Overview
This is a 10-hour high school hackathon specifically designed for beginners who have limited hackathon exposure in the Kansas City Metro Area, but all skill levels are highly encouraged to attend. The event will feature $1000+ in prizes for top competitors, food and merch, and industry experts providing workshops and judging support.
Tentative Schedule
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Check-in
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Orientation, track announcement, and team formation
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Build!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Workshop: Intro to Hackathons, How to Build an App, and How to use GitHub - Madhava Bhadriraju
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (Pizza)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Workshop: How to Pitch Your Product - Tanuj Gupta
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM: Judging
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Awards and Closing Ceremony!
How to Register
1. Please fill out this Google Form: forms.gle/otc24nJdoibCfz9y6
2. There is a $10 entry fee. Please Venmo the address in the form to be eligible.
