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AMA SF Marketing Hackathon 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026 - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: $10
UCSC Silicon Valley Campus | 3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA

Event Details

Overview

Join us at AMA SF’s third premier Marketing Hackathon event in the South Bay!

AMA SF Marketing Hackathon 2026

The AMA SF Marketing Hackathon offers cutting-edge marketing solutions to elevate select non-profit partners. This dynamic, collaborative event brings together creative minds, technical experts, and innovative thinkers from the marketing industry. Set in the South Bay Area, this full-day event focuses on leveraging the latest strategies in social media and email marketing to tackle real-world challenges.

Participants will form teams that include industry experts serving as mentors. Under their guidance, the hackathon provides a platform for skill enhancement, professional networking, and creative problem-solving, all while making a significant community impact. With opportunities for hands-on learning, resource access, and expert feedback, the AMA SF Hackathon is the perfect stage for showcasing talent and driving marketing innovation.

Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026from 11 AM to 6 PM for an unforgettable experience that combines skill development, industry insight, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for non-profit organizations.

Judges include VPs of Marketing from AMD & NVIDIA

For more details on the Marketing Hackathon, visit our website, https://hackathon2026.amasf.org/.

For questions/concerns, contact hackathon@amasf.org.

Parking Options:

Parking available onsite!

Accessibility / Accommodations:

To ensure accessibility for all participants, AMA SF maintains a no-pets policy at our events. We recognize the essential role of service animals for individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations to support their participation.

If you have a disability and plan to attend with a service animal, please contact us at hackathon@amasf.org so we can discuss any specific needs or arrangements to facilitate accessibility for all attendees.

Recording Notice:

This event will be professionally recorded. By attending, you consent to potentially appear in video footage or photos that may be used by AMA SF for marketing or promotional purposes.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $10
Categories: **Annual Event**, Charity & Volunteering, Community, In Person, Lectures & Workshops
Address: 3175 Bowers Ave, Santa Clara, CA

Friday, April 24, 2026

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