305 Hackathon Edition: Spring 2026

🌴 305 Hackathon Edition: Spring 2026

Welcome to the Magic City's premier spring hackathon! Join us for 3 days of innovation where Miami's tech community builds solutions for good using cutting-edge AI and blockchain! 🚀🏙️

🌟 THEME: Tech for Good • AI • Blockchain

Harness the power of AI and blockchain to create technology solutions that make a positive impact!

🌴 The 305 - Miami's own area code representing our vibrant tech community!

✅ REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Join the spring energy in Miami's tech scene!

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🏢 HYBRID EVENT - Best of Both Worlds!

Join us in-person in Miami or participate virtually from anywhere!

🌍 Local Miami energy + Global participation = Perfect combination!

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Days Until Start

3

Days of Innovation

4

Tech for Good Tracks

🗓️ Mark Your Calendar

📅 March 28-30, 2026

🚦 Start: Friday at 6:00 PM EST

🏁 End: Sunday at 6:00 PM EST

🏢 Hybrid Event

💫 Why 305 Hackathon Is Your Spring Breakthrough

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Miami Tech Scene

Connect with Miami's thriving tech community and experience the 305's innovative spirit firsthand

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AI for Good

Build intelligent systems that solve real-world problems and create positive social impact

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Blockchain Innovation

Create transparent, decentralized solutions that empower communities and drive social change

Hackathon Timeline

Mark these key dates in your calendar for the ultimate 305 spring tech experience!

Registration Open

Now through March 27, 2026

Registration is currently open! Join the 305 tech community

Kickoff & Opening Ceremony

March 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST

Welcome to the 305! Opening ceremony, team formation, and challenge reveals

Hacking Through the Night

March 28-29, 2026

24 hours of non-stop coding with mentor support and workshops

Final Sprint

March 30, 2026 Morning

Last chance to polish your tech for good solutions

Presentations & Demo

March 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST

Showcase your AI and blockchain solutions to judges and community

Awards & Closing

March 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST

Winners announced and celebration of the 305 tech community!

Tech for Good Tracks 🧭

Choose your track and build technology that makes a positive impact with AI and blockchain!

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305 Challenges Unlock Soon!

Each track will feature unique tech for good challenges automatically revealed when the hackathon begins on March 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Get ready to represent the 305 with purpose-driven tech! 🌴✨

🏥 Track 1: AI for Healthcare & Wellness

Build AI solutions that improve health outcomes and make healthcare more accessible.

Challenge locked until March 28

🌱 Track 2: Blockchain for Sustainability

Create transparent blockchain solutions that promote environmental sustainability.

Challenge locked until March 28

📚 Track 3: AI-Powered Education

Develop intelligent educational tools that personalize learning and increase accessibility.

Challenge locked until March 28

🤝 Track 4: Social Impact Tech

Build technology solutions that address social justice, equality, and community empowerment.

Challenge locked until March 28

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about 305 Hackathon Edition: Spring 2026

The 305 Hackathon Edition is a 3-day hybrid event celebrating Miami's tech community (305 area code). It focuses on Tech for Good, AI, and Blockchain solutions that create positive social impact. Join us in-person in Miami or virtually from anywhere!

All students are welcome! University students, high school students (16+), and participants from all majors can join. Whether you're local to the 305 or joining virtually, we celebrate Miami's diverse and inclusive tech community.

No prior experience required! We'll provide comprehensive resources, tutorials, and mentorship focused on AI and blockchain for social good. Many successful projects come from teams learning these technologies during the event.

You can participate in-person in Miami for the full 305 experience or join virtually from anywhere. Both in-person and virtual participants have access to the same resources, mentors, and opportunities to win prizes.

No! The 305 Hackathon is completely free for all participants, whether joining in-person or virtually. We're committed to making technology accessible and celebrating the inclusive spirit of Miami's tech scene.

The 305 represents Miami's vibrant, diverse tech community! This event captures the Magic City's innovative spirit while focusing on technology that creates positive change. Experience Miami's unique blend of technology, culture, and social impact.

Teams can include both in-person and virtual members! We provide Discord channels, video conferencing tools, and collaboration platforms to ensure seamless teamwork between on-site Miami participants and remote participants.

Participants get access to mentors (both in-person and virtual), workshops on AI/blockchain for social impact, APIs for social good, comprehensive documentation, and 24/7 support. We also provide frameworks for measuring social impact.