DevFest Hackathon 2026: Build, Innovate & Connect

Tech Hub Orlando, 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, 32801

GDG Daytona Beach

Join DevFest Hackathon 2026, hosted by Google Developer Groups Central Florida, for a collaborative event focused on human-centered AI and ethical innovation. Engage with Google AI technologies, gain mentorship from industry veterans, and network with tech talent. Open to developers, designers, strategists, and advocates, this hackathon offers hands-on experience and the chance to win prizes.

Nov 6, 9:00 PM – Nov 8, 9:00 PM (UTC)

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About this event

🌴 About DevFest Hackathon 2026

Welcome to DevFest Hackathon 2026! Hosted by Google Developer Groups Central Florida, DevFest is our premier annual developer festival bringing together tech enthusiasts, creators, and builders of all skill levels.

This year’s hackathon focuses on human-centered AI, ethical innovation, and collaborative building. Rather than focusing solely on hyper-speed competition, we emphasize collaboration, creativity, and community impact. With AI transforming the tech landscape, we treat advanced AI models as partners to augment human ingenuity, connection, and problem-solving.

Whether you are a software developer, UI/UX designer, product strategist, or community advocate, there is a track and a place for your voice!

🚀 Why Attend?

  • 🤖 Build with Google AI Technologies: Gain hands-on experience leveraging Google's Gemini AI suite, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Firebase, web dev, mobile app dev, Unity, agent frameworks and open-source tooling.

  • 💡 Mentorship & Technical Support: Work alongside Google Developer Experts (GDEs), Google Cloud Innovators, and industry veterans ready to help you debug, design, and pivot.

  • 🔗 Forge Lasting Connections: Form teams, collaborate with top local tech talent, and network with hiring sponsors and community leaders.

  • 🏆 Elevate Your Portfolio & Win Prizes: Showcase your prototype or strategy deck on Demo Day to a panel of expert judges and compete for track awards.

When

When

November 6 – 8, 2026
9:00 PM – 9:00 PM (UTC)

Organizer

  • Brittani Preschel

    D2 Advertising

    Founder