HACK the DREAM KC 2026

Code the Future: Equity by Design The 2026 Hack the Dream theme challenges participants to confront algorithmic bias and redesign AI systems with fairness, transparency, and representation at their core. They’ll explore how technology shapes culture, opportunity, and access; and what it takes to build tools that reflect diverse values, and lived experiences. This social impact hackathon challenge reimagines AI as a force for justice, not just for efficiency. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsoring Hack the Dream puts your brand at the center of Kansas City’s most exciting innovation event. Your support connects you directly with diverse emerging tech talent and positions your company as a leader in equity-centered innovation. This is your chance to fuel bold ideas and shape the future of ethical AI.