Welcome to the Imagine_BGKY Hackathon 2026 — a student-focused innovation challenge designed to bring together creative thinkers, builders, designers, and problem-solvers for an exciting day of collaboration and technology.
Whether you are a beginner writing your first lines of code or an experienced developer building advanced applications, this hackathon is designed to help you learn, create, and connect with other passionate students.
Participants will work in teams to design and build projects that solve real-world problems using technology, creativity, and innovation. Throughout the event, hackers will have access to mentors, workshops, networking opportunities, and resources to help turn ideas into reality.
What Makes This Hackathon Special?• Beginner-friendly environment welcoming students of all experience levels
• Hands-on mentorship from industry professionals and university mentors
• Networking opportunities with students, educators, and tech leaders
• Exciting prizes and recognition for outstanding projects
• Collaborative and supportive community atmosphere
• Focus on creativity, innovation, and real-world impact
📅 Date: May 16, 2026
📍 Location: WKU Innovation Campus
⏰ Duration: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM CDT
• Check-In & Registration
• Opening Ceremony
• Team Formation & Networking
• Hacking Begins
• Workshops & Mentor Sessions
• Project Submission Deadline
• Judging & Project Showcase
• Closing Ceremony & Awards
Come ready to learn, build, collaborate, and create something amazing.
Requirements
To complete your submission, participants must submit the following through Devpost before the submission deadline:
Required Submission Materials• Project Name
• Project Description explaining the problem and solution
• Team Member Information
• GitHub Repository or source code link
• Demo Video (recommended length: 2–5 minutes)
• Screenshots or presentation slides (optional but encouraged)
• Technologies Used
• Projects must be created during the hackathon period
• All submissions must be original work
• Participants may use open-source libraries and APIs
• Projects should address a real-world problem or create a meaningful impact
• Incomplete or non-functional submissions may not qualify for judging
Projects will be evaluated based on:
• Creativity & Innovation
• Technical Implementation
• Design & User Experience
• Practical Impact
• Presentation & Demo Quality
Prizes
TBD
The Prize breakdown will be decided soon.
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Kahlil Garmon
Founder & CEO
Buddy Steen
Theresa Vasquez
Kelly Wright
Venkat Sai Kolli
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity
How original and creative is the idea? Does the project uniquely solve a problem? -
Technical Implementation
How well was the project built technically? Were technologies used effectively? -
Design & User Experience
Is the project intuitive, visually appealing, and user-friendly? -
Impact & Practicality
Does the solution address a meaningful real-world problem? Could it create a positive impact? -
Presentation & Demo
How clearly did the team explain and demonstrate their project? Was the demo engaging and understandable?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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