Silicon Valley AMA SF Marketing Hackathon 2026

This is a community contributor ticket: Bring 6-pack of non-alcoholic beverage (water, juice etc) as an in-kind donation for coverOverview Join us at AMA SF's third premier Marketing Hackathon event in the South Bay! AMA SF Marketing Hackathon 2026 The AMA SF Marketing Hackathon offers cutting-edge marketing solutions to elevate select non-profit partners. This dynamic, collaborative event brings together creative minds, technical experts, and innovative thinkers from the marketing industry. Set in the South Bay Area, this full-day event focuses on leveraging the latest strategies in social media and email marketing to tackle real-world challenges. Participants will form teams that include industry experts serving as mentors. Under their guidance, the hackathon provides a platform for skill enhancement, professional networking, and creative problem-solving, all while making a significant community impact. With opportunities for hands-on learning, resource access, and expert feedback, the AMA SF Hackathon is the perfect stage for showcasing talent and driving marketing innovation. Join us on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 11 AM to 6 PM for an unforgettable experience that combines skill development, industry insight, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for non-profit organizations. Thank You To Our Special Judges Steven Fund, Corporate VP, Brand, Creative, and Marketing Operations at AMDLaSandra Brill, VP, Global Digital Marketing at NVIDIAJakki GeIger, Chief Marketing Officer at Arango Event Run of Show 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Check-In & Refreshments Arrival, registration, and light refreshments. 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Welcome & Non-Profit Introductions Opening remarks, event overview, and participating non-profits present their challenges. 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM: Team Kickoff & Working Session Teams meet non-profits, ask questions, and begin developing strategies. 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Hackathon Working Session Continued strategy development with optional mentor and non-profit input. 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Judge Arrival & Preparation Judges arrive, review materials, and meet non-profits. 3:45 PM: Submission Deadline Teams finalize and submit their work. 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Transition Setup for presentations. 4:00 PM – 5:20 PM: Team Presentations Teams present solutions (7 min presentation + ~3 min Q&A each). 5:20 PM – 5:45 PM: Deliberation & Networking Judges evaluate; refreshments and networking. 5:45 PM – 6:30 PM: Winners & Closing Winner announcements and closing remarks. 6:05 PM: Team Photos Group photos with participants, judges, and partners. Thank You To Our Sponsors! MiQAbout MiQ: MiQ is a global programmatic media partner on a mission to make advertising better and help brands and agencies achieve their best outcomes. Since 2010, MiQ has invested in MiQ Sigma, its AI‑powered advertising technology that connects data across the ecosystem to reveal what audiences everywhere are watching, browsing and buying, and to turn those insights into smarter, faster decisions and more effective results for clients. Headquartered in London, MiQ operates from 21 offices across North America, Europe, APAC and Latin America, and has been recognized by leading industry awards for both its technology and its workplace culture. Workbox designs and develops websites for pharma, biotech, and life sciences companies that need clarity, technical reliability, and digital experiences built for regulated environments. Since 1997 Hero Hacker and Legend Tickets: Love what the AMA SF Marketing Hackathon stands for, but unable to attend in-person? Hero Hacker and Legend tickets can still let you show it. Proceeds support the people powering the event all day long, and you'll receive event entry plus recognition at the reception. For more details on the Marketing Hackathon, visit our website, https://hackathon2026.amasf.org/. For questions/concerns, contact hackathon@amasf.org. Parking Options: Parking is available onsite. Accessibility / Accommodations: To ensure accessibility for all participants, AMA SF maintains a no-pets policy at our events. We recognize the essential role of service animals for individuals with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations to support their participation. If you have a disability and plan to attend with a service animal, please contact us at hackathon@amasf.org so we can discuss any specific needs or arrangements to facilitate accessibility for all attendees. Recording Notice: This event will be professionally recorded. By attending, you consent to potentially appear in video footage or photos that may be used by AMA SF for marketing or promotional purposes.