Hackathon 2025 •
Hackathon 2025 •
October 8-10, 2025
Boulder, CO
October 8-10, 2025
Boulder, CO
October 8-10, 2025
Boulder, CO
HACKATHON 2025 •
Welcome
This isn't just a hackathon.
It's a community.
This isn't just a hackathon.
It's a community.
This isn't just a hackathon.
It's a community.
The Gloo AI Hackathon is a space to build with purpose. Whether you code, create, design, translate or strategize, this is where faith and talent unite to shape the future of technology. We believe AI should serve human dignity, the Church and the collective good. Come and join our community that’s building technology to uplift, connect and transform people around the world.
Welcome
This isn't just a hackathon.
It's a community.
The Gloo AI Hackathon is a space to build with purpose. Whether you code, create, design, translate or strategize, this is where faith and talent unite to shape the future of technology. We believe AI should serve human dignity, the Church and the collective good. Come and join our community that’s building technology to uplift, connect and transform people around the world.
2025 Theme
2025 Theme
AI for Human Flourishing
AI for Human Flourishing
AI for Human Flourishing
Redeeming technology to support “life to the full.”
Redeeming technology to support “life to the full.”
Health
Relationships
Contentment
Purpose
Finances
Spiritual
Character
At Gloo, we believe technology should not only be powerful—it should be redemptive. This year’s theme challenges us to build AI that helps people flourish—spiritually, relationally, emotionally and beyond.
Let’s shape tools that empower ministries, uplift communities and help people be all they were born to be.
At Gloo, we believe technology should not only be powerful—it should be redemptive. This year’s theme challenges us to build AI that helps people flourish—spiritually, relationally, emotionally and beyond.
Let’s shape tools that empower ministries, uplift communities and help people be all they were born to be.
At Gloo, we believe technology should not only be powerful—it should be redemptive. This year’s theme challenges us to build AI that helps people flourish—spiritually, relationally, emotionally and beyond.
Let’s shape tools that empower ministries, uplift communities and help people be all they were born to be.
2025 Theme
AI for Human Flourishing
Redeeming technology to support “life to the full.”
Health
Relationships
Contentment
Purpose
Finances
Spiritual
Character
At Gloo, we believe technology should not only be powerful—it should be redemptive. This year’s theme challenges us to build AI that helps people flourish—spiritually, relationally, emotionally and beyond.
Let’s shape tools that empower ministries, uplift communities and help people be all they were born to be.
We’re gathering the people who are bold enough to build with faith in mind.
The 2025 Gloo AI Hackathon is for:
We’re gathering the people who are bold enough to build with faith in mind.
The 2025 Gloo AI Hackathon is for:
Developers and designers passionate about building ethical, faith-aligned tech.
Developers and designers passionate about building ethical, faith-aligned tech.
Developers and designers passionate about building ethical, faith-aligned tech.
Pastors, church staff and creatives with big ideas for their community.
Pastors, church staff and creatives with big ideas for their community.
Pastors, church staff and creatives with big ideas for their community.
Pastors, church staff and creatives with big ideas for their community.
Content creators and publishers exploring AI's role in distribution and discovery.
Content creators and publishers exploring AI's role in distribution and discovery.
Content creators and publishers exploring AI's role in distribution and discovery.
Bible translators and linguists focused on global engagement.
Bible translators and linguists focused on global engagement.
Bible translators and linguists focused on global engagement.
Bible translators and linguists focused on global engagement.
Students and educators shaping the next generation of redemptive technologists.
Students and educators shaping the next generation of redemptive technologists.
Students and educators shaping the next generation of redemptive technologists.
Students and educators shaping the next generation of redemptive technologists.
Gamers and game developers designing the next generation of redemptive games.
Gamers and game developers designing the next generation of redemptive games.
Gamers and game developers designing the next generation of redemptive games.
Gamers and game developers designing the next generation of redemptive games.
Those passionate about how technology can serve the global church
Those passionate about how technology can serve the global church
Those passionate about how technology can serve the global church
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
What to Expect:
This isn’t just an event. It’s part of a movement.
You’ll walk away with momentum, connections and a path to keep building.
This isn’t just an event. It’s part of a movement.
You’ll walk away with momentum, connections and a path to keep building.
30-Day Hacking Window
In-Person Hackathon
Tracks for Every Kind of Builder
Talks + Mentorship
Prizes + Recognition
30-Day Hacking Window
In-Person Hackathon
Tracks for Every Kind of Builder
Talks + Mentorship
Prizes + Recognition
30-Day Hacking Window
In-Person Hackathon
Tracks for Every Kind of Builder
Talks + Mentorship
Prizes + Recognition
30-Day Hacking Window
Start building virtually on September 8.
Start building virtually on September 8.
Start building virtually on September 8.
Start building virtually on September 8.
In-Person Hackathon
Join us in Boulder, CO on October 8-10.
Join us in Boulder, CO on October 8-10.
Join us in Boulder, CO on October 8-10.
Join us in Boulder, CO on October 8-10.
Tracks for Every Kind of Builder
Join developers, content leaders, translators, church innovators, game designers and more.
Join developers, content leaders, translators, church innovators, game designers and more.
Join developers, content leaders, translators, church innovators, game designers and more.
Join developers, content leaders, translators, church innovators, game designers and more.
Talks + Mentorship
Learn from the best in tech, theology and strategy.
Learn from the best in tech, theology and strategy.
Learn from the best in tech, theology and strategy.
Learn from the best in tech, theology and strategy.
Prizes + Recognition
Compete for cash, exposure and long-term support.
Compete for cash, exposure and long-term support.
Compete for cash, exposure and long-term support.
Compete for cash, exposure and long-term support.
Agenda
Wednesday, October 8th
3-5pm
Sign-In Opens at Limelight Boulder for everyone
Evening
Hackathon Kickoff, including challenges, team formation and networking
Thursday, October 9th
Morning
Work time and track talks
Midday
Lunch and gallery walk
Afternoon
Work time and pitch camp
Evening
Networking
Friday, October 10th
Morning
Work time and track talks
11:00am
Project pitches to judges
1:00pm
Lunch and Worship - judges deliberation
2-3pm
Hackathon Closing, Wrap-up, celebration and giving of awards
*Specific times will be updated closer to the event date.
*Specific times will be updated closer to the event date.
*Specific times will be updated closer to the event date.
Register Today
Register Today
We’re not hacking for hype—we’re hacking for human flourishing.
Limelight Boulder, Boulder, CO
Limelight Boulder, Boulder, CO
Limelight Boulder, Boulder, CO
October 8-10, 2025
October 8-10, 2025
October 8-10, 2025
Spaces are limited. Teams are forming now. Bring your people or come solo–we'll connect you.