If you like to build and create, this event is for you. Picture a vibrant space where entrepreneurs, students, and professionals converge to build whatever they want—from innovative new projects to wacky ideas. The best projects, as determined by our panel of expert and investor judges, will have opportunities to win prizes and bragging rights. From the initial brainstorming to the final pitch, you'll experience a weekend-long version of the entrepreneurial journey. Check out some [projects](https://devpost.com/software) from [past hackathons](https://devpost.com/hackathons) for inspiration.

Unlike a traditional "[hackathon](https://guide.mlh.io/overview/why-organize-a-hackathon),” we have a broad sense of the word "build" — whether you're technical or non-technical, we want you to build together! This event is also an ideal platform to find talent or collaborators to bring your idea to life. The event will occur over three days at the 757 Startup Studios within the Assembly campus in Norfolk, VA.

 📆 Event Timeline

**Dates:** Feb 2nd-4th 2024

Wednesday**, January 31st**

- Social mixer and panel discussion on the Assembly rooftop, open to all. This is a great opportunity to socialize ideas and find a team. [RSVP here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLtlKl-q-xDl8M7B1GC0frYJf1c7hSPZCyIJlkopc8-LwxRA/viewform?pli=1)

Friday, February 2nd**

- Check-in

- **12 PM** Kickoff + team formation

- **1-5:30 PM** Workshops! 🪚

- 1:30 PM - Pitching with Tim Ryan

- 2:30 PM - Ideation with Bestie Atti and Farid Mokraoui

- 3:30 PM - UX/UI 101 with Ted Paterson

- 4:30 PM - Building without code and Coding an MVP with Guillermo Fisher and Jake Spracher

- **6:30 PM** Building starts

Friday, February 2nd - Sunday, February 4th

- Build time!

Sunday, February 4th

- **12 PM** Building stops

- **12 PM - 3 PM** Pitches + Awards ([Learn more and register to attend the showcase]