Bring Your Obsession.
Apply to the PENG Hackathon
PENG is accepting registrations for the December 5–7, 2025 Hackathon (Shanghai & Virtual). This is a 48-hour build where teams ship a working demo and tell a clear user story.
Registration & deadline. Submit by November 30, 2025 to secure your seat. All submissions by the deadline are automatically registered—no rolling review, no waitlist.
What to expect. Team formation opens 48 hours before kickoff. Mentors are available during build blocks. The Challenge Parameter is revealed to registered builders 24 hours before kickoff.
About the PENG Hackathon Application Process
Register by November 30.
Fill the quick form. Everyone who registers by the deadline gets a seat—no rolling review, no waitlist. You’ll receive a confirmation email.
Get your Prep Pack.
After registering, we send the schedule, rules, repo template, and submission format so you can hit the ground running.
Form your team.
Team-up channels open 48 hours before kickoff. Join as a team, go solo, or match with peers.
Meet the Challenge Parameter.
24 hours before kickoff we reveal a single constraint to weave into your build.
Build for 48 hours and ship.
Mentors are available during build blocks. On Sunday, submit a working demo and a clear README that tells the user story.