Dublin HacX is the Tri-Valley's first high school hackathon, built for students of all skill levels. Over 12 hours, hackers from Dublin, Pleasanton, and the surrounding area come together to build something real — no experience required.
The event kicks off with check-in and an opening ceremony, followed by 12 straight hours of building, workshops, and mentorship (food included the whole way through). It wraps with project demos, judging by industry professionals, and an awards ceremony.
Dublin HacX is completely free to attend. Expect food, swag, mentors, and a community of 150+ other students who are just as excited to build as you are.
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: SAP Office, San Ramon, CA
Requirements
To submit your project, you'll need:
A working project built during the 12-hour hacking period. Projects started before the event begins are not eligible.
A short written description of what you built, the problem it solves, and how you built it.
A link to your project's public code repository (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) so judges can review your work.
A demo either a live working version, or a short video walkthrough (2–3 minutes) if a live demo isn't possible.
Optional but encouraged: a few screenshots or a short pitch deck showing off your project.
All team members must be registered Dublin Hacx participants. Teams can have 1–4 members.
Prizes
1st Place Overall
2nd Place Overall
3rd Place Overall
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Judging Criteria
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Technical Implementation
How well was the project built? We're looking at functionality, use of relevant technologies, and the technical challenge involved not just whether it works, but how thoughtfully it was put together
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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