SF Hacks x GDG AI Hackathon
San Francisco State University will bring together college and university students from across the Bay Area for a day of AI building, experimentation and collaboration at the SF Hacks x GDG AI Hackathon, organized by SF Hacks and the Google Developer Group (GDG), hosted with support from the SFSU AI Student Commons.
The event welcomes students from SFSU and colleges and universities from across San Francisco and the Bay Area to work individually or in teams on AI-enabled projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation and new approaches to solving meaningful real-world problems. Throughout the day, participants will have opportunities to attend optional workshops, connect with mentors and industry professionals, experiment with emerging technologies and develop their ideas into working prototypes. The event will culminate in a project showcase and judging with more than $2,000 in prizes awarded across multiple categories. Participants of all experience levels and affiliation are welcome.
Participation is open to currently enrolled students at any college or university. Additional details, including challenge tracks, workshops, sponsors, mentors, event times, and registration coming soon.
- When: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Who: SFSU and all interested college/university students
- Where: SFSU Student Life Center Annex
- Cost: Free to register
EVENT DAY SCHEDULE
|
Time |
Event |
Details |
|---|---|---|
|
9 – 10 a.m. |
Check-In & Team Building |
Get checked in, meet other participants, and find teammates. |
|
10 – 11 a.m. |
Opening Ceremony |
Welcome, event overview, and important announcements. |
|
11 a.m. |
Hacking Begins! |
Teams begin working on their projects. |
|
12 – 1 p.m. |
Workshop #1 |
Attend an optional workshop to learn new skills while continuing to work on your project. |
|
1 – 2 p.m. |
Lunch |
Take a break and enjoy lunch. |
|
2 – 4 p.m. |
Hacking & Project Finalization |
Continue working on and finalizing your project. |
|
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
Workshop #2 |
Attend an optional workshop while continuing to work on your project. |
| 4:45 p.m. |
Submission Deadline |
All projects must be submitted by 4:45 PM. |
|
5 – 5:45 p.m. |
Project Presentations |
Judges visit each team. Be ready to present and demo your project! |
|
6 – 6:30 p.m. |
Judging |
Judges evaluate projects while participants network and relax. |
|
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Closing Ceremony & Awards |
Winners are announced and awards are presented |
|
7:30 – 8 p.m. |
Networking |
Participants can stay and network with fellow hackers, judges and guests. |
Note: Times may shift slightly — we will keep you posted throughout the day!
