Social ImpactHACK
October 2 - 4, 2026
New York City

About
Join the Social Impact Hack – Where Ideas Become Action
Imagine a weekend powered by purpose. At the Social Impact Hack, students and young professionals come together to tackle global challenges—from AI and healthcare to agri-tech, sustainability, and community building. This isn’t just brainstorming—it’s about building real solutions with like-minded changemakers.
Using the World Economic Forum's "Transformation Maps", we explore connections across 306 global topics, sparking innovation through deep insight and fresh collaboration. With expert mentors guiding each team, participants gain tools to turn ideas into tangible impact.
Whether you're passionate about tech, policy, design, or grassroots community work, this hackathon is your launchpad. Throughout the weekend, you'll engage in workshops, strategy sessions, and spirited teamwork, all leading to a final showcase judged by industry leaders.
And yes—it’s entirely free. We’ll take care of meals, mentorship, and resources, so you can focus on solving the problems that matter.
Together, we’ll create solutions that ripple far beyond the event. Let's make this count—not just for ourselves, but for the future we're shaping.
TOPICS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CLIMATE CHANGE
SUSTAINABILITY

HEALTHCARE
MENTAL HEALTH

ARGRITECH & WATER

COMMUNITY & LIFESTYLE
July 31 - Register start, rolling acceptance
Sep 15 - Participants are notified of acceptance
Sep 20 & 25 - Team Formation Sessions, Reserve hotels if need
Oct 2 - Hackathon starts
TIMELINE
SCHEDULE
Friday | 4 - 10:30pm
4pm - Arrival, Check-in, Explore
5pm - Kick-off and Keynote
6pm - Dinner
7:30 - 9:30pm - Fast Start Workshop
9:30 - 10:30pm - Teams solidify ideas
Saturday | 9am - 9:30pm
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Teamwork
11am - Mentoring
12:30pm - Lunch
2pm - Quick Pitches
2:30 - Mentoring
4pm - Teamwork
6pm - Dinner
7:30pm - Pitch Workshop
8:30 - 9:30pm - Teamwork
Sunday | 9am - 4pm
8:30am - Breakfast
9am - Team Submissions Due
9:30am - Demos
12pm - Lunch & Retrospective
1pm - Finalists Announced
3pm - Concluding Ceremony & Winners Announced
4pm - Wrap Up!
Special Guests

More speakers to follow!
Why Participate?
01
Education
an intellectually curious and interactive environment of experiential learning
02
Inspire
interaction with subject matter experts, investors, and change makers
03
Impact
applying your diverse skill set to social challenges for a better future
Teams are supported throughout the event with mentors and coaches to help ensure solutions are novel, feasible, and viable. Winning team(s) may also have the opportunity for their solutions to be implemented or pursued to bring to market upon mutual agreement between team(s) and supporting partners.




Venue
Primary
26 Broadway - 8th Floor
New York, NY 10004
FAQs
Contact
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