// Dev Day Virtual Event: August 27, 2026
// Hackathon: August 28-30, 2026

Attend the free virtual IBM Dev Day: Bob in Action event August 27 featuring AI experts focused on next generation resources for AI builders. Then on August 28, apply what you’ve learned to build something new with IBM Bob 2,0 and compete in the hackathon.

Prizes

The 50 top scoring qualified submissions will receive 1 ticket per team member to IBM TechXchange 2026 conference, October 26-29, 2025, Atlanta, Georgia (tickets are non-transferable and travel/lodging not included)

First place team:

1 ticket per team member, including travel and lodging, to IBM TechXchange 2026 conference*, October 26-29, 2025, Atlanta, Georgia
$2,000 USD

* Trip is subject to legal pre-approval and is non-transferable. If traveling from outside the United States, it is your personal responsibility to understand any U.S. entry requirements and obtain any visas or entrance documents required for your host country and any other country you plan to visit. If you are required to obtain a visa prior to departure, please factor in processing times, as they vary based on your country of residence. Failure to obtain any necessary visas in a timely manner, prior to departure, will result in your inability to enter the U.S. in time to participate in the IBM TechXchange 2026 conference. Upon request, IBM can provide a visa invitation letter for registered attendees. The cost of obtaining such a visa will not be covered by IBM and IBM shall not be liable for the consequences to any contestant resulting from his or her failure to obtain such documents or visas.

Please note: IBM employees are not eligible to participate.

IBM TechXchange 2026 Pre-conference Dev Day Hackathon