lumina hacks2025

ignite · innovate · inspire

illuminate
your ideas

a 24-hour hackathon where the brightest minds come together to build the future

what is a hackathon

a hackathon is an immersive event where creative minds collaborate to transform innovative ideas into reality through coding, design, and problem-solving.

at lumina, we bring together diverse talents to build projects that tackle real-world challenges in just 24 hours of intense, collaborative innovation.

event details

location

CoBiz, Richmond

1503 MacDonald Avenue, Suite A, Richmond, California 94801

date

September 6-7, 2025

9am-9am

200hackers
24hours

schedule

day 1
9:00 ammorning

check-in & registration

get your badge, swag bag, and prepare for an exciting hackathon!

10:00 ammorning

opening ceremony

welcome address and keynote speeches

11:00 ammorning

hacking begins!

time to start building your innovative projects

12:30 pmlunch

lunch break

refuel and network with fellow hackers

2:00 pmafternoon

workshop session

technical workshops and mentorship sessions

6:00 pmdinner

dinner break

time to recharge and share progress

12:00 ammidnight

midnight surprise!

special activity and snacks to keep the energy high

day 2
8:00 ammorning

hacking ends

final submission deadline

9:00 ammorning

project demos

present your projects to judges and fellow hackers

11:00 ammorning

closing ceremony

awards presentation and celebration

prizes

grand prize

tbd

for the most innovative and impactful project

  • direct mentorship opportunities
  • featured on our platform
  • exclusive tech gear package

best innovation

tbd

for the most creative and innovative solution

  • innovation workshop access
  • patent filing support
  • tech conference tickets

best ui/ux

tbd

for exceptional user experience and design

  • design tool subscriptions
  • ux workshop access
  • portfolio feature

best ai/ml

tbd

for innovative use of ai/ml technologies

  • cloud credits package
  • ml model training resources
  • ai research mentorship

best sustainability

tbd

for projects focused on environmental impact

  • sustainability conference pass
  • green tech mentorship
  • project implementation support

best web3

tbd

for innovative blockchain and web3 solutions

  • crypto token grant
  • web3 development tools
  • blockchain mentorship