DreamHacks

# 📢 DreamHacks 2026: Virtual Global Edition Calling all high school coders, creators, and problem-solvers from around the world! DreamHacks 2026 is fully virtual, allowing students globally to participate from anywhere. Founded by two passionate high schoolers, we are dedicated to bringing expert mentors and industry insights straight to your setup. Whether you’ve never written a line of code or you’re a seasoned dev, this high-energy international event is built for you. --- ## 🚀 Quick Details * **Who:** High School Students Worldwide (Ages 13–18) | Solo or teams of up to 5 members. * **When:** Sunday, August 30, 2026. * **Where:** Fully Virtual (Discord: https://discord.gg/tDJSY5dgS). * **Cost:** **FREE!** ($0 for admission, workshops, digital resources, and prizes). --- ## 🏝️ Theme & Track Parameters: *Island* * **Overarching Theme:** Projects can span any technical domain, but submissions tailored to the **Island** theme (focusing on areas like sustainability, disaster relief, and community support) unlock exclusive, high-tier prize pools. * **Track Prompts:** Detailed challenge briefs and specialized track categories will be published closer to the official event launch. --- ## 💡 Why You Should Join * **🛠️ No Experience Needed:** Level up with beginner tracks, introductory workshops, and 1-on-1 virtual mentoring to guide you every step of the way. * **🎁 Swag & Prizes:** MLH swag, virtual rewards, and prize packages shipped to winning teams worldwide. --- ## 🗓️ Event Run of Show: What to Expect * **Masterclasses & Mentorship:** Hands-on virtual technical workshops led by industry professionals, backed by direct remote debugging support from computer science mentors. * **Team Matching:** Don't have a team? No problem! We host a virtual team-matching session right after the opening ceremonies. --- ## ❓ Frequently Asked Questions **Who can attend?** High school students internationally, of all skill levels. **Do I need prior coding experience?** Absolutely not. We provide dedicated beginner tracks, introductory workshops, and virtual mentors to guide you. **What if I don't have a team?** You can build solo or form a squad of up to 5 members. Use our virtual team-matching session at the start of the event to find teammates! **Is the event free?** Yes. Admission, workshops, digital resources, and all swag/prizes cost $0.

Challenges

Best Use of the Google Gemini API

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? * Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice * Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers * Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API today?

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