Hackathons International has partnered with Oracle to run a Hackathon at Vanderbilt University (VandyHacks) on Saturday to Sunday, October 17-18, 2026 to activate the local tech ecosystem and build solutions for Tennessee. This is an opportunity to test ideas, refine your skillsets, and showcase your expertise!

If you are an innovator, changemaker, problem solver, software development engineer, creative, professional, student, anyone new or looking to relocate to Nashville, come to this event to co-create a technology solution that will change the world!

#HackTN is an opportunity for you to:

Connect with the local tech ecosystem, including 10 Nashville-based communities
Learn and develop skills in business and technology, particularly with the use of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - you must register before Monday October 12th to receive $500 credits on the Oracle platform for the hackathon
Understand Oracle's business and workforce development plans through their workshops and panels
Use a hackathon framework to solve problems around pressing issues around sustainability and be inspired to make a difference

Official Website: https://www.hackathonsinternational.com/hacktn

Included in the ticket price is:

Access to venue and parking (first come, first served)
Meals including Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch
Mentoring session with esteemed subject matter experts, and exposure to executives who will be judges
Connections into the Tennessee tech ecosystem, including advisors and educational resources

There will be mentors and judges, including executives from Oracle. They will be awarding the winning team/s a prize pool of $2,000 USD.

We are hosting the event at Vanderbilt University and want to thank VandyHacks for helping provide the space.

The team at Hackathons International will guide you along the process.

Agenda:

[Information Session] Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
- Dinner and drinks
- Hackathon FAQs
- Challenge Statements revealed
- Workshop by Oracle
- Networking and finding team members

[Hackathon] Saturday 9am-9pm
- Keynote opening
- Getting into teams
- Lunch N Learn
- Mentoring with business and tech experts
- Dinner
[Hackathon] Sunday 9am-5pm
- Breakfast of Champions
- Pitching workshop presented by Hackathons International
- Hacking finishes
- Networking lunch
- Open Showcase & Awards
- Happy hour

If you are participating online, you must have 1x team member present in-person on Sunday during the Open Showcase from 1-5pm.

If you need financial help to participate in the program and/or if you have any questions, please contact angela@hackathonsinternational.com

Special thank you to Oracle for sponsoring this event and VandyHacks for providing the location and helping to make it happen!

Many thank you to our Community Partners for spreading the word! Please join their communities and events moving forward!!

We look forward to seeing you there!

FAQs

What is a Hackathon?

Hackathons are NOT just for programmers. A Hackathons is a short, pressurized competition where a group come together to design, develop, and demonstrate their ideas on center stage! Usually at the start we give you context about a problem/challenge statement, and then it's up to you to come up with creative ideas! We expect your teams to develop a rough Minimum Viable Product so you can pitch your idea and show the judges what you've come up with on the Sunday afternoon. Read more here.

Who can participate in a Hackathon?

Anyone with an open mindset can participate. Because this is a Hackathon focused around launching business ideas, helping individuals getting into the tech industry and upskilling software developers, we need a mix of business, design, technical, creative and industry experts to collaborate and work together as teams.

I am under 18 years. Can I participate?

We are sorry but this event is for individuals who are 18 years and over unless you have parent/guardian approval.

Do I need to form a team before we join the Hackathon?

No, we will be giving you time at the start of the Hackathon to network and meet other people. If you do not have a team by Saturday 10:30am we will put you in a team via Slack. Teams should be between 3-6 members. We encourage you to bring your friends!

What do I need to bring to the Hackathon?

Bring your laptop and charger, notepads and pens, an open mindset and positive attitude!

Who owns the Intellectual Property of the solution at the Hackathon?

We don't own anything, you do! We also abide by the Hack Code of Conduct

For additional information visit:

https://www.hackathonsinternational.com/hacktn

Contact the host of #HackTN26 Hackathon