Technical Bootcamp - road to Solana Hackathon

2 Days | Technical Workshops | Building | Mentoring September 17–18, 2026 • 10:00–17:00 daily Want to build on Solana but don’t know where to start? Or already have a project and want the technical support to move it forward? Join us for a two-day technical bootcamp designed to take you from learning the fundamentals to actually shipping. Whether you’re already building on Solana, an AI developer exploring new technologies, or simply curious about what you can build, you’re welcome. No prior Solana experience required. Workshops will also be livestreamed, so you can join from anywhere. 🛠 Day 1: Learn & Get Started Day 1 is all about technical onboarding, getting set up, and understanding what everyone wants to build. Expect: Technical onboarding to building on SolanaGetting your development environment and workflow readyHands-on technical workshops with guest speakers from across the Solana ecosystemExploring different tools, technologies, and ways to buildMeeting other builders and learning what everyone is working onDefining the technical milestones for your own project Come with a project already in mind or use the day to explore what you could build. 🚀 Day 2: Build & Ship Day 2 is about turning what you learned into progress on an actual project. You’ll work through milestone-based building challenges based on what you’re trying to create, with support from mentors throughout the day. Expect: Focused building timeTechnical office hours and mentoringHelp with architecture, integrations, debugging, and implementationSupport getting your project off the groundClear technical milestones and next steps to keep building afterwards The goal: leave with something built and a clear path to keep shipping. 🏟 Road to the Solana Hackathon The bootcamp is also a great starting point if you’re planning to participate in the upcoming Solana hackathon powered by Colosseum. Colosseum’s competitions go beyond a traditional hackathon: builders launch real products, compete for global prizes, and top teams can get the opportunity to join Colosseum’s accelerator and receive funding. If you’re thinking about submitting a project, these two days are a great opportunity to get started early, meet other builders, validate your technical approach, and begin shipping your submission. ⏰ Schedule September 17–18 Bootcamp: 10:00–17:00Break: 12:30–13:30 👩‍💻 Who’s this for? Developers curious about building on SolanaAI developers looking to explore new technologies and use casesEngineers looking to learn something newHackathon builders and early-stage foundersSolana developers looking to go deeperAnyone with an idea who wants help turning it into a working product Come solo or with a team. Come with an idea or discover one here. 🎤 Guest speakers and the full workshop agenda will be announced soon.