Global Hackathon 2026 is a free, in-person international hackathon connecting 70–100+ student builders across two physical hubs in Libya and New York. The programme runs from 14 September–20 October 2026, with a focused build phase from 17–23 September and five winning teams recognized. Clarkson University, University of Benghazi — Business Incubator, Libyan International University (LIU) and Roya Academy participate, with Hana Tech as organizer. Teams can include students from the same or different participating institutions, working on one shared project while each student keeps their own academic affiliation.