## 🏝️ About DreamHacks 2026
**DreamHacks 2026** is a free, statewide high school hackathon hosted on the Georgia Tech campus. Designed to inspire the next generation of builders, problem-solvers, and innovators, DreamHacks brings together high school students from across Georgia for a high-energy day of building, learning, and collaboration.
Whether you have never written a line of code or you’re an experienced developer, DreamHacks provides the resources, mentorship, and community to help you bring your ideas to life!
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### 🌴 2026 Theme: *Island*
This year’s overarching theme is **Island**. We challenge participants to build creative technology that:
* 🌊 Supports isolated or underrepresented communities
* 🌱 Promotes environmental sustainability & ocean conservation
* 🚨 Enhances emergency response & disaster relief
* 🚀 Explores new, uncharted digital frontiers
*(Note: Projects in any technical domain are welcome, but theme-aligned projects qualify for special prize consideration!)*
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### 🤝 Powered by Georgia Tech Student Collaborators
We are excited to partner with top student organizations from Georgia Tech to bring you an unforgettable experience:
* **Bytefight at GT:** Hosting a pre-hackathon 1-week online AI & bot challenge to warm up your skills before event day, plus a hands-on technical workshop!
* **Women @ College of Computing (W@CC):** Leading inclusive, beginner-friendly programming, mentorship sessions, and diversity-focused tracks.
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### ✨ What to Expect
* **⚡ Pre-Event Online Sprint:** Kick off early with Bytefight’s online challenge to score bonus points and leaderboard prizes!
* **🛠️ Beginner-Friendly Workshops:** Interactive sessions led by GT students to jumpstart your coding journey.
* **🧠 1-on-1 Mentorship:** Get direct feedback and troubleshooting help from Georgia Tech CS majors.
* **🐝 GT Campus Tour:** Take an exclusive tour of the Georgia Tech College of Computing and campus grounds!
* **🍕 Free Food, Swag & Prizes:** Complimentary meals, MLH swag, and awards across multiple track categories.
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### ❓ FAQ
* **Who can attend?** High school students of all skill levels across Georgia.
* **Do I need prior coding experience?** Absolutely not! We have dedicated beginner tracks, introductory workshops, and mentors ready to help you every step of the way.
* **What is the team size?** You can work individually or in teams of up to 4 students. If you don't have a team, we’ll help you find one during team formation!
* **Is the event free?** Yes! DreamHacks is 100% free for all admitted participants, including meals, swag, and workshops.
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