April 2026 · Atlanta, GA
Spring 2026 Recap
GSU's first hackathon. Casino-themed, all-in energy, 12 hours straight. Four tracks, real judges, and a room full of builders who refused to fold.
12 Hours
4 Tracks
GSU Georgia State
// the four tracks
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HOUSE PICK Cox Track Build an AI-powered solution that solves a real problem and creates positive impact for communities or the world around us. 
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ALL-IN Nexlayer Track Build something that feels like the start of a real company. Solve a meaningful problem, then pitch why it deserves to exist beyond Hacklanta. 
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JACKPOT Finance Track Create a product around money, markets, or financial access — then prove it has more upside than a lucky hand.
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JACK OF ALL TRADES Most Creative Build something bold, weird, and impossible to ignore. Take creative risks. Combine ideas in unexpected ways.
JACK OF CLUBS // backed by
Adopt-a-Hack Contributors
Joey Zhang
Founder, progsu
Bogdan Boyko
GSU Student
Gabriel Cherian
GSU Alumni
Nick San George
Cloud & AI @ Microsoft
Spring 2026
Winners
The teams that went all-in and came out on top.
// track winners
// adopt-a-hack challenges
// winner photos
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Photography by Arturo & Fred