Expo
Below is the list of demos and their locations, along with a map showing all in-person judging areas.
Important Information For MLH Judging
If you’re demoing your project to MLH, you will not be assigned a specific demo time. Please follow the instructions below based on how you’re participating in the hackathon.
Join the MLH virtual waiting area (here) whenever you’re available to demo your project. An MLH judge will let you into the room when they’re ready to meet with you.
Please stay at your designated location in the Chesapeake Ballroom. MLH judges will come find you when they’re ready to review your project.
Virtual Hackers (Gather):
In-Person Hackers:
If you have any questions, please ask in the #ask-mlh channel in the Technica Slack.
In-Person Judging Areas
Find your assigned table before your demo slot begins.
Demo Schedule
Filter by team, prize category, or sponsor to find your slot.
| Team Name | Time | Prize Category | Sponsor Name | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MySquishi | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Fin-tastic Design: Best UI/UX Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Nod | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | A Sea for All: Best Accessibility Solution | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| DiveFund | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Best Shell-ucation Hack: Best Education Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| ScamBait | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Dive into Equity: Best Hack for Social Good | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Sea You Outside | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Deep Sea Gamechanger: Best Gamification Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Harbor | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | The Best Use of Nessie | Capital One | Gather |
| StepSafe | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Sensors for Good | STR | Gather |
| ShieldAI | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Calming Currents: Best Active-Wellness/Health Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Second Opinion | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | NextGen Finance Innovation Challenge | T. Rowe Price | Gather |
| CoastSim | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Best Digital Forensics Hack | Cipher Tech | Gather |
| AquaPercent AI | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Uncharted Waters: Best Beginner Hack (College) | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| GhostWallet | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | Rising Tide: Best Startup Track Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Fishing Sim | 05:00 PM - 05:05 PM | The Little Mermaid: Best Beginner Hack (Middle & High School) | Technica | Gather |
| Forespend | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | Fin-tastic Design: Best UI/UX Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Strombus - Your Banking Voice Agent | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | A Sea for All: Best Accessibility Solution | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Abyssal Trace | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | Best Shell-ucation Hack: Best Education Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| Treasure Dive | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | Dive into Equity: Best Hack for Social Good | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| sahns | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | Deep Sea Gamechanger: Best Gamification Hack | Technica (Group A) | Gather |
| UnderTow | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | The Best Use of Nessie | Capital One | Gather |
| Brake It Easy | 05:05 PM - 05:10 PM | Sensors for Good | STR | Gather |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hackers will be allowed to submit projects that they have worked on only during the course of Technica 2026's hacking period. Any use of prior projects is strictly prohibited. Additionally, any plagiarized projects from the internet or from fellow hackers is prohibited. Hackers found in violation of the above rules will be disqualified from all prize categories and will be reported to MLH.
Projects can be submitted to a maximum of THREE Technica prize categories, THREE Sponsor prize categories, and an unlimited amount of MLH prize categories. You will have the opportunity to demo your project to judges from each prize category you submit to, so if you submit your project to four prize categories, you will be signed up to demo four separate times.
You will be required to submit information about you and your hack to Devpost by 12:00pm EST on Sunday, 10/18. After the submission deadline, no hacks will be accepted, with absolutely no exceptions. Ensure that you have ample time to submit your project before the deadline.