Learn, and Connect.
San Jose, CA
If You...
Developer Tools.
Build Heavy.
- 💻Laptop, your main weapon
- 🔌Laptop charging cable
- 📱Phone charger or power bank
- 📓Notepad & pen (if you're a tactile thinker)
- 🎧Headphones to get in the zone
- 🖱️Mouse for faster builds, happier wrists
- 👕Comfortable clothes for a long session
- 💼Business cards for networking
Dream Team.
Your Instance
Every team gets two fresh ServiceNow instances ready to go — covering EmployeeWorks and Build Agent + Autonomous Engineer. Start building as soon as the hacking begins.
Finding Teammates
Optional virtual team formation: join our session on Wednesday, October 21, 10:00–10:45 AM PT. Register via Zoom and add it to your calendar.
Can't make it? No worries. Join us in person from 11:30 AM to 12 PM PT, just before kickoff, to team up with other attendees on-site.
- 🏗️All work must be done on the hackathon-provided instances
- 🚫All builds must be created during the event. No pre-prepared assets allowed
- 🔵Teams must have 3-6 members. No solo entrants
- 📋Participants must follow all rules as stated in the Official Rules
Pitch It.
Submitting Your Entry
Your team leader heads to the Hackathon portal and submits your official entry. Once you've submitted, you're done! The portal link will be shared at the event.
- 📦Complete the submission form via the Hackathon portal
- 🔗Include a publicly accessible URL to your pitch video
- 📝Disclose any Store apps, Share apps, or plugins used
Your Pitch Video
Use your own screen recording software. Clipchamp works great and is free. Create a short 3-minute video to pitch your entry.
- 👋At most 15 seconds introducing your team
- 💡What you built and why you built it
- 🎬A live demonstration of your solution
We've Got Answers.
No. You can join our optional virtual team formation session on Wednesday, October 21, 10:00–10:45 AM PT, or form your team in person from 11:30 AM to 12 PM, right before kickoff. Just know that solo entries aren't allowed — teams must have 3 to 6 members.
Yes, all participants need to pass through Hackathon registration at the venue starting at 11 AM to pick up your event badge.
Just your laptop and charger. Tables, chairs, power strips, snacks, and drinks are all provided. If you want to connect to real business systems, you can sign up for a free developer instance ahead of time, and select mock APIs will be available on-site.
Be respectful, thoughtful, inclusive, and open. Have fun and be awesome! We welcome attendees from all backgrounds. This event is about learning, collaboration, and engagement. We value the participation of each member and want everyone involved to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
Check out our Know Before You Go blog for the full rundown on what to expect, what to bring, and how the day will work.
Before November 4.
📖 Know Before You Go
Everything you need to know ahead of the hackathon: logistics, tools, team formation, what to bring, and more.
Read the KBYG Blog →🗓️ Pre-Event Team Formation
Join us virtually on Wednesday, October 21, 10:00–10:45 AM PT. Can't make it? You can still form a team in person from 11:30 AM to 12 PM on event day.
Register →📋 now[dev]26 Agenda
The Hackathon and related sessions will be listed in the now[dev]26 agenda builder once it's live.
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