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March 15-17, 2026 | San Francisco + Virtual
CodeForge 2026

48HourstoBuildtheFuture

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Choose Your Path

Hackathon Tracks

Select a track that aligns with your interests. Each track has dedicated mentors, workshops, and prizes.

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AI & Machine Learning

Build intelligent applications that push the boundaries of what's possible with AI

$2,500Track Prize
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Web3 & Blockchain

Create decentralized solutions for the next generation of the internet

$2,500Track Prize
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Climate & Sustainability

Develop tech solutions to tackle environmental challenges

$2,500Track Prize
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Health & Wellness

Innovate in healthcare, fitness, and mental wellness technology

$2,500Track Prize
$25,000+ in Prizes

What You Can Win

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Grand Prize

$10,000

Best overall project across all tracks. Includes cloud credits, mentorship, and investor introductions.

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Track Winners

$2,500

Best project in each track category

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Best Design

$1,500

Most polished UI/UX and visual design

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Best Innovation

$1,500

Most creative and innovative solution

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People's Choice

$1,000

Community voted favorite project

48 Hours

Event Schedule

9:00 AMceremony

Check-in & Registration

10:00 AMceremony

Opening Ceremony & Rules

11:00 AMnetworking

Team Formation

12:00 PMhacking

Hacking Begins!

2:00 PMworkshop

Workshop: Building with AI APIs

6:00 PMnetworking

Dinner & Networking

8:00 PMworkshop

Mentor Office Hours

Expert Panel

Judges & Mentors

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Sarah Chen

VP of Engineering

TechCorp

MJ

Marcus Johnson

Founder & CEO

AI Ventures

EP

Dr. Emily Park

Research Director

Stanford AI Lab

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Alex Rivera

Partner

Sequoia Capital

PS

Priya Sharma

CTO

DecentraLabs

DK

David Kim

Design Lead

Figma

Our Sponsors

Backed by industry leaders

Platinum Sponsors

TechCorp
AI Ventures

Gold Sponsors

CloudScale
DevTools Inc
DataFlow

Silver Sponsors

CodeBase
APIHub
StackBuild
InnovateLab
Success Stories

Past Winners

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Emma & Team Quantum

Grand Prize 2025

"CodeForge changed our lives. We went from idea to funded startup in 48 hours. The mentorship and connections we made were invaluable."

QuantumLeap AI2025
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DevSquad Alpha

Climate Track Winner 2025

"The energy at CodeForge is unmatched. Being surrounded by passionate builders pushed us to create something we're truly proud of."

EcoTrack2025
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HP

HealthTech Pioneers

Health Track Winner 2024

"From hackathon project to Y Combinator. CodeForge gave us the platform and validation we needed to pursue our vision."

MindfulAI2024
Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

CodeForge is open to developers, designers, and builders of all skill levels. Whether you're a student, professional, or self-taught coder, you're welcome to join! Participants must be 18+ or have parental consent.
No! You can register as an individual and we'll help you find teammates during our team formation session. Teams can have 1-4 members. Solo hackers are also welcome to participate!
Bring your laptop, chargers, and any hardware you might need. We provide food, drinks, swag, and a comfortable hacking space. For virtual participants, just make sure you have a stable internet connection!
All coding must happen during the 48-hour event. However, you can brainstorm ideas, research technologies, and form teams beforehand. Pre-existing code or projects are not allowed.
Projects are evaluated on Innovation (25%), Technical Implementation (25%), Design & UX (20%), Impact & Practicality (20%), and Presentation (10%). Each track has specialized criteria as well.
Free Registration

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Register now to secure your spot. Limited to 500 in-person participants.

By registering, you agree to our Code of Conduct and Terms of Service.

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