GWDC 2026 KOREA · Hackathon Global Recruitment Starts: $100K Cash and Ecological Resources Support, Global Builders Gather in Seoul to Build AI × Web3 Together
Web3Labs collaborates with global business partners, industry media, communities, and academic ecosystems, continuously opening project submissions for global Builders, with a 48-hour offline finals set in Seoul at the end of September
About GWDC
GWDC (Global Web3 Developer Conference) is a top global tech event, dedicated to connecting global developers, technology leaders, and innovative companies, promoting cross-industry collaboration and innovative practices in cutting-edge technology through deep integration of the industry ecosystem.
This conference is hosted by Web3Labs, co-hosted by Techub News, Hypai Labs, and TokenPost, and will take place from September 28 to 30 at the aT Center in Seoul, South Korea. The conference is expected to attract 8,000+ attendees, 500+ core developers, nearly a hundred exhibitors, and 100+ investment institutions, aiming to build a communication platform for tens of thousands on AI × Web3.
Top Political and Business Leaders
GWDC 2026 KOREA has successfully gathered heavyweight guests from "government, industry, finance, and research." So far, important guests from the political and financial sectors, including South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Koo Yun-cheol, National Assembly member Min Byoung-dug, Hong Kong Legislative Council member Johnny Ng, and Chair of the Asian Economic Development Committee Suk-hun Yoon, have confirmed their attendance to discuss global digital economy development, regulatory governance, and technological innovation.
In addition, the conference will also gather industry and institutional representatives including Web3Labs CEO Caspar Wong, Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won, NAVER Founder and Happybean Foundation Chair Kwon Hyuk-il, TRON Founder Justin Sun, Kakao Pay CEO Shin Won-geun, Microsoft Greater China Digital Business Deputy General Manager Ryan Li, Animoca Brands Group President Evan Auyang, YZi Labs Managing Partner and Responsible Ella Zhang, and Nano Labs Founder and Chairman Jack Kong, to jointly explore the integrated development of Web3 and AI and the industrial implementation of cutting-edge technologies.
About GWDC · Hackathon
As a core part of the conference, GWDC 2026 KOREA · Hackathon, upholding the geek spirit of "For Builders, By Builders," has officially opened project recruitment to global Builders.
This year's hackathon will focus on up to 5 ecological public chains, with a total prize pool exceeding $100,000 USD. So far, this hackathon has received support from TRON and partnered with global top cloud service provider Microsoft to provide powerful computing and cloud resources to empower participating teams in development, testing, and deployment. Project recruitment remains open, and all teams at various stages are warmly invited to participate.
Additionally, this hackathon will set up a 48-hour offline finals in Seoul. All teams can go to Seoul to compete on-site, engage deeply with global developers, top investors, and industry leaders in extreme development and optimization, and witness the announcement of the award winners on-site, unlocking more opportunities for ecological cooperation and brand exposure.
1. Basic Information about GWDC 2026 KOREA · Hackathon
Time: September 28-30, 2026
Location: Seoul · aT Center
Format: Offline Coding + Demo Day
Prize: 50K USD + 50K USD worth of ecological resource support
2. Hackathon Schedule: 48-Hour Extreme Challenge
This hackathon is divided into online registration and offline on-site development and finals, with all times in Korean Standard Time (KST). Please pay attention to the relevant time points in advance:
- Online Team Registration August 25 - September 25
Teams register and form themselves - Offline On-Site Phase September 28 17:00–20:00
Hackathon on-site launch
Public chain ecological and technical leaders will introduce projects, share technologies, and discuss ecological tasks
Developers' gift package distribution - September 28 20:00 – September 30 11:00｜On-Site Coding
Participating teams will focus on ecological challenges for project development, technical optimization, and product improvement. - By September 30 12:00
Project Submission - September 30 15:00–17:00
Innovation Stage project presentation & award ceremony
Judging and Project Presentation
This hackathon will invite CXOs, technical and ecological leaders from participating public chains, and top industry VCs to serve as judges and evaluate projects on-site. Outstanding teams will receive the Innovation Stage on-site presentation opportunity and have the chance to engage deeply with industry investment institutions and ecological partners to expand subsequent investment and ecological cooperation opportunities.
3. Participation Rights and Ecological Support
· $50K USD cash prize + $50K USD ecological resource support
Winning projects can receive up to $50,000 USD cash prize and ecological resource support valued at $50,000 USD.
· Microsoft Azure Credits Support
Eligible projects can receive Microsoft free cloud service credits for up to 6 months, providing cloud resource support for project development, testing, and deployment.
· Web3Labs Global Acceleration Opportunities
Winning projects will have priority in entering the Web3Labs 2026 Global Acceleration Program and incubation project reserve, gaining opportunities for subsequent project development and ecological support.
· Industry Resources and Investment Connections
Engage with industry veterans, leading companies, and top VCs to expand investment, ecological cooperation, and industry resources.
· Global Media and Market Exposure
Winning projects will receive ongoing media coverage and market promotion support, improving project visibility and industry influence through global media and community channels.
4. GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon Participation Requirements
· GitHub Open Source Code Repository: Participating projects must submit publicly accessible GitHub code repositories.
· Demo Video: A project demo video must be submitted, with a duration not exceeding 3 minutes.
· Pitch Deck: Submit a complete project introduction and pitch deck.
· On-Site Presentation: Teams that reach the finals must present their projects on the Innovation Stage.
· Team Size: Each participating team can have a maximum of 5 people.
Participating teams can choose to participate online or go to Seoul for the on-site segment based on their situation. Final project submissions must include all materials mentioned and be submitted according to the event schedule.
5. GWDC 2026 KOREA · Hackathon Registration Channels
- Hackathon Details and Tracks: www.gwdc.net/hackathon.html
- Developer Registration: https://forms.gle/vQRpYf9T7mwZBEPX9
- Official TG Community: https://t.me/GWDC_Global
Please select your team's registration channel. If you are not in a partner university/community channel, choose another.Specific track and task details will be announced in mid-September.
Global Matrix Partners and Collaborative Network
Currently, GWDC 2026 KOREA has connected with leading industry brands, media, AI and Web3 communities, and renowned university chains from multiple locations around the world. Through brand resource co-construction, media matrix reporting, community joint communication, and university ecological resource integration, we provide comprehensive promotional support and a global marketing network for this tens of thousands scale conference and hackathon event.
Technological innovation is not just about code; it's about bringing new ideas into reality. GWDC 2026 KOREA Hackathon hopes to provide an open creation and communication platform for global Builders, allowing more innovative ideas to be seen and practiced, and connecting more real application scenarios.
Looking forward to gathering with global Builders in Seoul to make the world interesting again with code.
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