DevFest Hackathon 2026: Build, Innovate & Connect

🎟️ IMPORTANT TICKETING NOTE: RSVPing on Meetup does NOT reserve your hackathon seat. Official tickets, student passes, and meals are managed through Eventbrite. Secure your spot here: 👉 Eventbrite Tickets Page \-\-\- 🌴 About DevFest Florida Hackathon 2026 Join GDG Central Florida at UCF Downtown for a weekend where developers, designers, data practitioners, game creators, and curious problem-solvers come together to imagine, build, and share! Whether you are a seasoned software engineer, student, UI/UX designer, or first-time hacker, you belong here. You do not need to arrive with a team or a finished idea—we will help you connect and build something meaningful. 🚀 What Your Ticket Includes: • All meals, snacks, drinks, and dinner throughout scheduled activities • Direct access to experienced mentors and engineering leaders • Hands-on workshops in Gemini AI, Flutter, Firebase, WebXR, and Agentic Engineering • Team formation matchmaking and kickoff social on Friday evening • Official swag and entry to win cash prizes across three tracks 🛠️ Featured Saturday Workshops: • Ask My Data: Grounded Gemini Agents with Flutter & Firebase — Carol Bolger (Founder & AI Consultant) • Agentic Engineering: Skills & Orchestration — Will Gorman (CTO, Nucleus Security) • WebXR: Augmented Reality with Real-Time Communications — Dwane Hemmings (Developer Advocate, Vonage) • AI-Assisted Architecture Review Boards — Javiera Laso (Lead Developer Consultant, Thoughtworks) 🏆 Choose Your Track & Win Cash Prizes: Every track awards 1st Place ($500), 2nd Place ($200), and 3rd Place ($100): 1\. Devs Track: Practical software\, APIs\, cloud systems\, and AI\-powered solutions\. 2\. Game Devs Track: Playable prototypes\, technical art\, game mechanics\, and sound\. 3\. Data for Good Track: Civic tech\, open data\, accessibility\, and community impact\. 📅 Weekend Schedule: • Friday, Nov 6 (6:30 PM –…