Global Hack Week 2026
Major League Hacking (MLH)
📌 About the Fest
Global Hack Week (GHW) is a recurring 100% free virtual festival that focuses on a different theme each month. For 2026, the upcoming weeks focus on high-demand skills like APIs and Generative AI. It is unique because it isn’t just a hackathon; it’s a celebration of learning where you complete “challenges” to earn points and swag, regardless of whether you are a beginner or a pro. You get to interact with MLH coaches and thousands of hackers on Discord, making it the perfect place to build a global technical portfolio.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Technical / Innovation
- Organizer: Major League Hacking (MLH)
- Location: Virtual (Online)
- Eligibility: Students and tech enthusiasts globally.
- Effort Level: Medium
- Participation Mode: Online (Discord-based)
📅 Upcoming Dates
- GHW: API Week: April 10 – April 16, 2026
- GHW: GenAI Week: May 8 – May 14, 2026
- Production Engineering Hackathon: April 3 – April 5, 2026 (Sponsored by MLH)
🏆 Highlights and Prize Details
- Swag & Prizes: Stickers, t-shirts, and technical gear for completing various challenges.
- Community Points: Compete on a leaderboard for your “Guild” or team.
- Certificates: Yes, digital badges and participation certificates.
- Cost: Free for everyone, everywhere.
🎯 What You Will Experience
- Daily Challenges: Complete technical tasks (like building a custom API) to earn points.
- Live Workshops: Attend streams led by MLH Coaches on everything from Python to Cloud deployment.
- Social Mini Events: Participate in Tetris tournaments and “Bob Ross” MS Paint painting sessions.
- Portfolio Building: Build and ship a new project every month to showcase to future employers.