# Aleph Hackathon 2026
> A two-day global hackathon hosted by Crecimiento. IRL chapters across Latin America, Africa, and beyond — plus online. August 22–23, 2026, as part of Aleph Week.

## About
The Aleph Hackathon is a two-day event where teams form, build, and ship real projects.
IRL chapters in cities across the world, all connected to one shared event and competing for the same prizes.
Online and IRL. August 22–23, 2026. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Part of Aleph Week (August 20–23, 2026): LATAM Digital Assets Conf (Aug 20–21) followed by the Aleph Hackathon (Aug 22–23).

## Key Facts
- Organized by: Crecimiento Foundation
- Date: August 22–23, 2026
- Format: IRL (30+ chapters worldwide) + Online
- Main location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Audience: developers, designers, students, and anyone who wants to ship something real in two days

## Chapters (cities where editions have taken place)
Argentina: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario, Mendoza, Salta, San Juan, La Plata, Mar del Plata, Misiones
Bolivia: La Paz, Cochabamba, Santa Cruz
Peru: Lima
Ecuador: Cuenca
Colombia: Medellín
Venezuela: Valencia
Chile: Santiago
Brazil: Recife
Costa Rica: Cartago
Ghana: Accra
Kenya
Nigeria: Ikorodu

## Past Editions
- August 2024: 150 hackers, 54 builds
- December 2024: 125 hackers, 37 builds
- March 2025: 210 hackers, 61 builds
- August 2025: 660 hackers, 194 builds
- March 2026: 430 hackers, 142 builds

## About Crecimiento
Foundation positioning Argentina as a global hub for crypto, AI, and emerging technology.
Official Ethereum Hub in Buenos Aires (confirmed April 2026).
5 pop-up cities · 15,000+ attendees · 200+ startups accelerated · 100+ programs shipped
Press: Forbes, La Nación, Ámbito, El Economista

## Pages
- [Hackathon](https://alephhackathon.crecimiento.build/)