1881 International Hackathon
The 1881 International Hackathon is where global talent converges to build what’s next. For the first time, teams in the United States and Mexico will compete against each other simultaneously. Choos…
photo: LumaWhen and where
- Date and time
- Ends MDT — local El Paso time
- Location
- West Central El PasoEl Paso
About this event
The 1881 International Hackathon is where global talent converges to build what’s next.
For the first time, teams in the United States and Mexico will compete against each other simultaneously.
Choose your location: UTEP Texas Western Hall in El Paso or the IA Center in Juárez, Mexico.
In 2025, 532 builders came together to tackle real-world challenges, producing 82 working prototypes in just a matter of days.
Schedule:
Friday, October 23, 2026 – Kickoff
5:30 PM – Food, Fun, and Networking
6:00 PM – Check-In, Team Formation & Opening Ceremony
6:30 PM – Challenge Questions Released
Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Work & Collaboration
8:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00 AM – Workshop
12:00 PM – Lunch
2:00 PM – Workshop
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Development Build, test, and refine your first working prototype.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 – Presentations & Awards
8:00 AM – Breakfast
10:00 AM – Fireside Chat with Special Guests
12:00 PM – Preliminary Presentations
Each team presents in its desig
Official details
- Price:
- Free
- Organizer:
- 1881 Ventures
- Listing source:
- Luma
Last verified · This event is free to attend.
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