Hatch-a-thon

Attendee Information

Everything you need to know about attending Hatch-a-thon events.

Hatch-a-thon is a two-week innovation event where builders create solutions to real business challenges from local sponsors.

Unlike traditional weekend hackathons, Hatch-a-thon gives participants two weeks to build quality solutions that can actually be implemented.

Key Events:

  • Kickoff: Sponsors present challenges, teams form
  • Build Phase: Two weeks of remote building
  • Demo Night: Teams present solutions, prizes awarded

As an attendee, you'll:

  • • See innovative solutions to local business challenges
  • • Network with builders, sponsors, and tech enthusiasts
  • • Vote for your favorite project (People's Choice)
  • • Learn about the local tech and innovation community

Attendance is completely free!

Thursday, January 15, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Baldwin Preparatory Academy, Loxley

The Kickoff event is where sponsors present their challenges and teams begin forming. It's a great opportunity to see what problems will be tackled.

Thursday, January 29, 2026

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

USA Fairhope Campus, 111 St. James Ave

Demo Night is the main event! Watch teams present their solutions, vote for your favorite, and celebrate innovation.

As an attendee, you get to vote for your favorite project! The team with the most audience votes wins the People's Choice Award.

Voting instructions will be provided at the event.

Kickoff: Baldwin Preparatory Academy

Loxley, AL

Demo Night: USA Fairhope Campus

111 St. James Avenue, Fairhope, AL

Parking is available at both locations. The events are free to attend.

  • • Refreshments provided
  • • Networking opportunities throughout
  • • Casual dress code
  • • Bring business cards if you have them

Interested in participating as a builder in a future event? We'd love to have you!

Have a business challenge you'd like solved? Consider sponsoring a future Hatch-a-thon.

Learn about sponsorship

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