Build the
Future in 48h
Join 1,000+ hackers, designers, and builders for the most exciting hackathon of the year. Ship something incredible. Win big.
Competition Tracks
Choose Your Arena
Six tracks. Infinite possibilities. Pick the challenge that ignites your passion.
AI & Machine Learning
Build intelligent systems that learn, adapt, and transform how we interact with technology.
Climate & Sustainability
Engineer solutions to the planet's most pressing environmental challenges.
Health & Biotech
Reimagine healthcare delivery, diagnostics, and patient outcomes through technology.
Web3 & Security
Decentralize the web and build the next generation of secure, open protocols.
EdTech & Accessibility
Make learning universal, engaging, and accessible to every person on Earth.
Smart Cities
Design the infrastructure and services that power the cities of tomorrow.
Prizes & Awards
Win Big. Win Bold.
Over $50,000 in prizes across overall rankings and individual tracks.
- ✓ Trophy
- ✓ Investor Intros
- ✓ Press Feature
- ✓ Mentorship Package
- ✓ Trophy
- ✓ Investor Intros
- ✓ Mentorship Package
- ✓ Trophy
- ✓ Mentorship Package
Track-Specific Prizes
Event Schedule
48 Hours of Magic
May 16–18, 2025 · San Francisco, CA
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