Hackreation

Hackreation October 2026 - A meaningful problem deserves people willing to build solutions. As part of Wisconsin Tech Month, Mitobyte is bringing together developers, designers, students, and technology professionals for Hackreation in collaboration with Employment Resources, Inc. Whether you’re nearby or traveling from across the country, you’re welcome to join us, collaborate, and build for a good cause. 📍 Location: Penrod, Downtown Milwaukee 📅 Date: October 31st, 2026, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 🥐 Food: Breakfast & Lunch Provided 🌟 Theme: Building Software That Connects People with Disabilities to Job Opportunities. Teams: Formed on arrival, no pre-made teams required. You’ll join others based on skills and project interest. Main Certificate: Teams working on the winning idea will compete for The Golden Byte, awarded to the best implementation. Other Projects: You may also build from the idea board. These won’t qualify for the main certificate but are eligible for recognition: People’s Choice Best in Design Best in Innovation Best in Teamwork 🛠 Hackathon Schedule 8:00 am - Doors Open Check in, grab coffee, and settle in. 8:30 am - 9:00 am - Networking & Mingling Fuel up, meet participants, and find a team. Organizers will help match skills and interests. 9:00 am - 9:30 am - Kickoff, Team Formation, & Announcements Rules, agenda, and team registration. 9:30 am - 12:00 pm - Hacking Time Start building! Floating mentors available for support. 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm - Lunch Break Recharge and brainstorm with your team. 12:45 pm - 3:30 pm - Hacking Time (Continued) Push your project forward. 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm - Presentations & Awards Teams present to judges and the community. 🏆 The Golden Byte goes to the best implementation of the winning idea. 📜 Other projects receive certificates & recognition. 💡 Why Join? Collaborate with developers, designers, and innovators. * Build…