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GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MATH DISCOVERY CENTER
MAY 9TH, 2026
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Did you know that Lyft and Tinder started as hackathon projects? Hackathons are where you learn to build inventions under the guidance of mentors from the technology industry and then demo to judges who are venture capitalists, entrepreneurs from the Forbes 30 under 30 List, and elite engineers from Fortune 500 companies.
This is a safe and fun space for you to build inventions with your friends! Come with your squad or meet a new friend to form a team. We will help you find teammates if you're interested.
This is your time to think about what you can build to help your community. Bring your BIG IDEAS! Our mentors will be available to help you brainstorm how to bring your ideas to life.
We will have Workshops and Mentor Office Hours on-site so that you can learn how to build games, mobile apps, prototype using electronics, and use artificial intelligence to work with data. This is the perfect time to get help with your resume during our Mentor Office Hours!
Ready to build? We've got your back! You'll have open lab time to work on your hackathon projects. Mentors will be going around to support you through any technical challenges.
The hackathon concludes with a demo! You'll have time to present your projects to a group of industry professionals from top technology companies.
You must check-in with the Hacker Fund team at the courtyard in front of the San Gabriel Building. Same-day registration is allowed. Find the hacker cat! 😸
Breakfast will be served for attendees in the courtyard in front of the San Gabriel Building.
You can begin uploading your preliminary project information to Devpost. (This is not the deadline to submit your final project for evaluation.)
All attendees will be able to participate in a team-building activity that is designed to help hackers form teams, if they do not have one already. This activity is powered by the Glendale Community College Computer Science Club!
Join us at the Math Discovery Center for a presentation from our keynote speaker.
You will learn how to build software projects using v0 by Vercel.
If you've ever wanted to build hardware like Tony Stark from the Marvel Avengers, this is your chance to get started with an introduction to microcontrollers and hardware hacking with Arduino.
Join us for lunch powered by Jersey Mike's.
This is your time to learn how cybersecurity works and the tools you can use to build secure applications.
Want to build a game with mixed reality environments? It's time to put on the Meta Quest and get started.
Is your resume sharp enough to land a job in tech? Let's get your LinkedIn page ready for recruitment.
We will have dinner powered by Chipotle.
This is your deadline to submit your final projects to Devpost. This is the "pencils down" moment.
Ready to present what you have built? Prepare to give 5-minute demos to showcase your project to tech industry judges.
The hackathon winners will be announced and prizes will be distributed at this time. Get ready to see who is crowned the GRAND CHAMPION!
The Closing Ceremony ends at this time and you'll receive parting gifts in celebration of your completion of the hackathon. If you are under 18 years of age, you must make sure your Parent or Legal Guardian is at Glendale Community College to pick you up.
*The schedule is subject to change.
Hacker Fund mentors are industry leaders and innovators from 150+ top-tier companies like Apple, Google, Tesla, SpaceX, and more. They are experts in AI, software engineering, gaming, hardware design, and advanced technologies, as well as seasoned entrepreneurs who have launched successful startups and pioneered groundbreaking solutions. Combining technical mastery with creative vision, these mentors bring real-world expertise and a passion for teaching, empowering students with hands-on guidance, practical knowledge, and the inspiration to innovate boldly and succeed in today’s tech-driven world.
This program is being funded by a State Grant awarded through the City of Glendale Economic Development Division.
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