Solid 2026 Hackathon

Learn to build cool stuff using Solid and connect with professionals at the Solid 2026 Hackathon - where ideas come to life!

Birch Building #35

<h4>Welcome to the Solid 2026 Hackathon!</h4>Brought to you by ANU Software Innovation Institute and Canberra Innovation Network, and with the support of our sponsors across the Australian tech community and global Solid movementJoin us for a hands-on event bringing together software engineers, data scientists, data privacy and security specialists, legal professionals, and designers to build the next generation of decentralised web applications using the <a href="https://solidproject.org" title="https://solidproject.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Solid protocol</a>, putting users back in control of their own data.Venue (updated): The Australian National University, Birch Innovation Space,Room 204, Level 2, Birch Building, #35 Science Road Acton ACT 2601Participants will:<ul><li>Learn privacy engineering in practice - design and build secure digital services powered by private data vaults, gaining skills that are rapidly becoming essential as governments and organisations move toward integrated, user-controlled data ecosystems.</li><li>Develop cross-platform apps for privacy, security, and user-owned data - built on the open World Wide Web Solid specification, you'll leave with practical, transferable expertise to create interoperable services that work across platforms and put individuals in command of their digital lives.</li></ul>Whether you're deepening your expertise or exploring the space for the first time, come collaborate with a multidisciplinary community and help build the foundations of a more trustworthy web. To know more head to <a href="https://solidcommunity.au/hackathon-2026-article.html" title="https://solidcommunity.au/hackathon-2026-article.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Solidcommunity AU Article</a>Prizes: Over $2,000 in prizes - with prizes for leading, runner up, First Nations and women’s/non-binary teams. We also intend to provide post hackathon innovation support services.Each participant will also receive a $25 credit with Claude for the duration of the hackathon, giving teams AI assistance for coding, design, and rapid prototyping.Prizes, mentorship, and great company await! Don't miss this opportunity. Register soon, and bring your friends and favourite coding agent! Delivery mode and TimingThe hackathon will run for 2.5 days from Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th July, starting at midday on the first day, with that first half day available in hybrid online or in-person mode for those unable to attend three consecutive days in-person. The event is held in person only on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th July.

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