About the challenge:
The Seattle Divergent Hackathon, in partnership with Microsoft, is a full-day, in-person Hackathon for 100+ high school participants on March 21st, 2026.
Students spend the day identifying problems, prototyping solutions, and pitching to experts for a chance to win cash prizes.
This immersive experience fosters essential soft skills and leadership in young innovators by connecting them with professional mentors.
Registration is completely free, and food is provided at no cost!
Schedule:
| Start Time | End Time | Events |
| 7:30 AM | 7:45 AM | Registration / Check In |
| 8:00 AM | 8:15 AM | Opening Ceremony (Introductions, Logistics, Agenda) |
| 8:15 AM | 8:30 AM | Workshops/Keynote Speakers |
| 8:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Hacking |
| 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Keynote Speakers |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM | 2:45 PM | Hacking |
| 2:45 PM | 4:15 PM | Presentations |
| 4:15 PM | 4:45 PM | Future Forward Keynote |
| 4:45 PM | 5:00 PM | Closing Ceremony |
Requirements
What to Build:
An application of any kind, it can be a web page, game, or a desktop/mobile app, but it has to fit the criteria of the track you are participating in. Applications can be in any language.
What to Submit:
A GitHub Repository containing all changes to your project, as well as any materials you will use during your presentation to the judges.
Prizes
First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Runner Ups
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Reshma Chitre
Chris Silva
Vishnu Arunachalam
Judging Criteria
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None
Rubrics will be handed out during the event itself.
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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