

JEWEL CITY HACKS 2.0
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLSET
Get ready for JEWEL CITY HACKS 2.0!
This is the 2nd of 3 hackathons in 2025 that will take place in the City of Glendale. We’re bringing together the brightest inventors and rising stars from Glendale and beyond for a high-energy hackathon at Glendale Community College.
Throughout the day on September 27th, you’ll have access to powerhouse mentors from Hacker Fund—think leaders from Apple, Google, Tesla, SpaceX, and more—ready to share their wisdom and help you level up your ideas.
Schedule - September 27, 2025
8:00 AM - Check-in (Courtyard at San Gabriel Building)
8:30 AM - Team Building Breakfast
9:45 AM - Keynote Address (Math Discovery Center)
10:15 AM - Workshop 1
11:30 AM - Workshop 2
12:30 PM - Lunch & Learn: Careers in Technology
1:00 PM - Workshop 3
2:15 PM - Workshop 4
3:30 PM - Workshop 5
5:15 PM - Workshop 6
6:00 PM - Project Submissions Due
6:00 PM - Dinner & Demo Expo
7:30 PM - Closing Ceremony
8:00 PM - Check-out
Breakfast includes coffee, croissants, muffins, fruit, and juices. Lunch is catered by Jersey Mike's Subs and dinner is powered by Chipotle. Snacks will be provided throughout the day.
Workshops
Ideation for Inventors
Vibe Coding 101
Microcontrollers - Arduino 101
Web Development (B2C)
Web Development (B2B)
Demo Skills for Founders
For the hackers and mentors who are unable to attend on-site, you will be able to participate in the hackathon through Google Meet and Discord.
Throughout the day, you’ll have access to powerhouse mentors from Hacker Fund—think leaders from Apple, Google, Tesla, SpaceX, and more—ready to share their wisdom and help you level up your ideas.
Dive into office hours, get hands-on advice, and soak up inspiration from folks who’ve launched startups and built cutting-edge tech. Come hungry for knowledge, ready to collaborate, and leave with new friends, fresh skills, and maybe even the next big thing. Let’s make some magic in Glendale!
This program is being funded by a State Grant awarded through the City of Glendale Economic Development Division.