LionHacks 2026 | GDG Southeastern

The Mission

THE JUNGLE
AWAITS YOU.

LionHacks is a 12-hour invention marathon where students from across the region come together to turn their wildest ideas into reality. Whether you're a coding wizard or a complete beginner, there's a place for you in our jungle.

$500+ in Prizes

Free Food & Energy Drinks

Workshops by GDG Leads

50+

Hackers

12h

Marathon

Core Tracks

For Everyone

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Developers

Build cool stuff

Designers

Create beautiful UX

Innovators

Share your ideas

Beginners

Start your journey

Choose Your Challenge

EVENT TRACKS

Tracks help teams align ideas and help judges compare similar projects.

Education

Tools that improve learning, campus life, study habits, or accessibility.

Examples

•Study planner or habit tracker
•Tutor matching or peer help
•Flashcards or quiz generator

Student tools Accessibility

FinTech

Apps that help people save, budget, pay, invest, or reduce financial stress.

Examples

•Budget tracker or expense split
•Scholarship or aid finder
•Micro-savings goal tracker

Budgeting Student money

Healthcare

Wellness, mental health, safety, or medical-support tools.

Examples

•Mood check-ins or journaling
•Medication reminders and logs
•Campus safety and emergency info

Wellness Safety

Best Use of Gemini

Google

Push the limits of AI with the Gemini API. Build apps that understand language, analyze information, and generate creative content — making your friends say WHOA.

What Gemini Can Do

•Chatbot that gives personalized advice
•App that summarizes complex research
•Generate code, scripts, music & more

Gemini API Generative AI

APRIL 25 TIMELINE

13 hours of building, learning, and winning

8:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Check-in, swag collection, and light breakfast/coffee.

8:00 AM

Opening Ceremony

Theme reveal, rules, and sponsor greetings.

8:30 AM

Hacking Begins START

Teams start brainstorming and environment setup.

10:30 AM

Tech Talk 1

A 20-min session from the Industry Expert.

12:30 PM

Lunch Break

Best served as grab-and-go to keep teams moving. (Burritos, Gyros, etc.)

1:30 PM

Mentorship Rounds

Experts circulate to help teams stuck on bugs.

3:00 PM

Tech Talk 2 OPTIONAL

A 20-min session from the Industry Expert (if anyone available).

4:30 PM

Mid-Way Energy Boost

Quick "No-Code" mini-game or physical stretch session.

6:00 PM

Dinner & Final Push OPTIONAL

Last chance to refine features and squash bugs. (Pizza party!)

5:30 PM

Hacking Ends STOP

Stop all coding; projects must be pushed/submitted.

7:00 PM

Pitching & Demos

Each team gets 2–3 minutes to present their build.

9:00 PM

Awards & Closing 🏆 FINALE

Winners announced and group photos.

Questions

HAVE A QUESTION?

Do I need coding experience to participate?

Not at all! LionHacks welcomes beginners. We'll have workshops and mentors to help you learn along the way.

Will food be provided at the event?

Yes! We'll provide free meals, snacks, and energy drinks throughout the 12-hour hackathon.

Can I participate solo or do I need a team?

You can do both! Come solo and find teammates at the event, or register with your own team of up to 3 people.

What should I bring?

Bring your laptop, charger, and your creativity! We'll provide everything else including WiFi, power strips, and a great venue.

SEE YOU ON APRIL 25!

Join 50+ hackers on APRIL 25, 2026 for 12 hours of building, learning, and winning.

Registration is now closed — deadline was April 15, 2026

LionHacks 2026

Entry to all workshops & sessions
Free food & drinks all day
Chance to win $500+ in prizes
LionHacks swag & certificates

Registration Closed

Deadline was April 15, 2026

CODE WITH

PRIDE.

THE JUNGLE
AWAITS YOU.