This hackathon is all about creating a product related with the current social trends! 🎥🔥

💡Make it funny, make it creative, and make it something people can’t scroll past. ✨

📣 Details of the hackathon and judging will be released during open ceremony! 🏆

Whether you’re just starting out or already experienced, everyone is welcome! Bring your ideas to life and have fun with it. 🚀

📍 Opening ceremony: Malaysian Theatre, Glyn Davis

📅 Dates: Friday 1st May - Sunday 3rd May

👥 Teams of 1 - 3!

🔗 Register through the link in our bio!

⏰ Sign-ups closes 1st May, Friday 12pm

Requirements

Required material:

  • Description of the product
  • Promotional reel posted on a new instagram account made for the product
    • must include #HackMelbourne #TrendHacker2026
  • Github link to the product
  • Any additional info your team wishes to add in
  • Submit as a team via Devpost

How to Submit Your Project on Devpost

All hackathon projects must be submitted via Devpost. Follow these steps to get set up and ready:

1. Create a Devpost Account

  1. Go to https://devpost.com

  2. Click Sign Up (top right).

  3. You can sign up with GitHub, LinkedIn, or email.

  4. Fill in your profile (name, photo, bio).

 

2. Join the Trend Hacker 2026 Devpost Page

  1. Visit the Trend Hacker Devpost event link (we’ll provide it in Discord and at the Opening Ceremony).

  2. Click Join Hackathon.

  3. Make sure you’re logged in with your Devpost account.

 

 

3. Form or Join a Team

  • Teams can be 1–3 members.

  • Once you’ve joined the hackathon on Devpost:

  1. Go to the Participants tab.

  2. Invite teammates using their Devpost usernames or emails.

  3. Confirm your team formation before you submit.

 

 

4. Prepare Your Submission

When your project is ready, click Submit Project on the hackathon page. You’ll be asked to provide:

  • Project name

  • Description

  • Video Reel: A fun and engaging video reel showcasing features in the application (or link to the reel)

  • Product: a GitHub link/ link to hosted website/ apk/ exe...

  • Team members: including team members’ student ID and contact emails

 

 

5. Submit Before the Deadline

 

  • Final submission deadline: Sunday 3rd May, 11:59pm (AEST)

  • Late submissions won’t be accepted, so aim to finish early.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

$300 in prizes
First Place
$150 in cash
1 winner

Second Place
$100 in cash
1 winner

Third Place
$50 in cash
1 winner

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Hackathon Team

Hackathon Team
HackMelbourne

Judging Criteria

  • Social media interactions
    Engagement on social media platforms contributes to the final score using the following metrics: Likes: 1 point each. Comments: 2 points each. Forwards: 3 points each.
  • Utility
    Evaluation of whether the product solves a genuine problem or meaningfully improves a daily task.
  • Entertainment
    Assessment of the core concept or user interface based on how funny, trendy, and shareable it is.
  • Technical Execution
    Focus on the development of a functional, working product rather than just a conceptual design.
  • The Reel
    Evaluation of the quality and impact of the promotional social media reel created for the project.

Questions? Email the hackathon manager

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