🗓️ DreamHacks 2026 Schedule — August 30, 2026
Time (EST) Event / Session Description
9:00–9:30 AM Welcome & Opening Ceremony Mandatory kickoff covering the introduction, schedule, tracks, prompts, rules, judging rubric, prizes, judges, and speakers.
9:30–10:00 AM Speed Team Formation & Networking Breakout rooms and Discord matching for solo hackers. Teams must be finalized by 10:30 AM EST.
10:00–11:00 AM Mandatory Workshop 1 Infosys workshop with Mr. Kunzer.
11:00–11:30 AM Mandatory Workshop 2 Workshop details coming soon.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM Build Block 1: Initial Sprint First major coding block to establish your project’s core architecture. Mentors will be available for live help.
1:00–2:00 PM Virtual Lunch Break 🍜 Time to recharge.
2:00–2:30 PM Mandatory Workshop 3 Workshop details coming soon.
2:30–3:00 PM Mandatory Workshop 4 Workshop details coming soon.
3:00–7:30 PM Building Continues Extended development window. All final submissions are due sharply at 7:30 PM EST.
9:00–9:45 PM Judging Showdown & Awards Watch the top three pitch videos, hear judge commentary, and celebrate the final award winners.
💻 Project Submission Deadline

All DreamHacks projects must be submitted through Devpost by 7:30 PM EST on August 30, 2026.

🏆 Winners Announcement

Winners will be announced during the Judging Showdown & Awards Ceremony from 9:00–9:45 PM EST.