Have an idea that could save time, improve data quality, streamline a process, or unlock new insights? Now is the time to bring it to life.
The bbdevdays 2026 Hackathon is entering its final stretch, and the submission deadline is September 8. Whether you're building a workflow automation, creating a business intelligence dashboard, developing an API integration, or experimenting with a completely new application, there is still time to turn your idea into reality.
Why Participate?
The hackathon is about much more than competition. It is an opportunity to:
- Solve real challenges facing your organization
- Learn new technical and problem-solving skills
- Connect with peers and potential teammates
- Showcase your creativity and innovation
- Compete for prizes and recognition
Whether you are participating on your own or with a team, the goal is simple: take an idea and transform it into something tangible. As many participants discover, the greatest benefits often come from the learning, collaboration, and experimentation that happen along the way.
New to Hackathons? You're Not Alone.
If you've never participated in a hackathon before, you're exactly the kind of person we hope will join. The bbdevdays Hackathon isn't just for professional developers or technical experts. It's designed for anyone who sees an opportunity to improve a process, solve a challenge, or bring a new idea to life.
You’ll discover new skills, learn from peers, and explore technologies they may never have used before. You can participate on your own, team up with others who share your interests, or contribute your expertise to an existing project.
Many of the most successful hackathon projects begin with a simple observation: "There has to be a better way to do this." If you've ever found yourself thinking that about a report, workflow, integration, or business process, you may already have the perfect hackathon idea.
Don't Wait Until the Last Minute
With the September 8 deadline approaching, now is the perfect time to turn your idea into a project. If you've been waiting until you had the "perfect" concept or enough time to build something ambitious, consider this your reminder that many great hackathon projects start small. A simple automation that eliminates manual work, a dashboard that provides new insights, or an integration that connects systems more effectively can have a meaningful impact.
Your project doesn't need to be perfect. The hackathon celebrates creativity, experimentation, and innovation. The most important step is getting started.
Ready to Build?
Join the bbdevdays 2026 Hackathon today and share your ideas with the community. Whether you're creating an automation that saves hours each week, an application that solves a pressing challenge, or an insight that helps your organization make better decisions, we'd love to see what you create.
Bring your ideas. Build something meaningful. Show the community what's possible.
Questions? Reach out to the bbdevdays team at bbdevdays@blackbaud.com.
