What is Code Elevation?
Get ready for the ultimate coding adventure! Code Elevation is a 2-day hackathon where Utah high schoolers come together to build web and AI apps, pitch to judges, and compete for awesome prizes. Whether you're a coding newbie or a seasoned developer, this is your chance to level up your skills, meet other tech enthusiasts, and create something amazing in just 48 hours. No experience? No problem! We welcome all skill levels. Bring your creativity, your curiosity, and get ready to launch your ideas into orbit!
Event Details
When
April 16-17 2026
Thursday 3:30PM - 7:30PM & Friday 12:45PM - 4:45PMWhere
Herriman Library
See ScheduleWho
Ages 14-17
Teams or SoloSchedule
Day 1 — Kickoff & Build
Thursday, April 16
- 3:30 PM Check-in & Team Formation
- 4:00 PM Opening Ceremony
- 4:20 PM Build Session (in-person)
- 7:30 PM End of In-Person — Go Home & Virtual Code
Day 2 — Final Build & Demos
Friday, April 17
- 12:45 PM Doors Open & Code
- 1:15 PM Workshop: AI & Web Dev Basics
- 2:00 PM Lunch
- 2:30 PM Final Building
- 4:00 PM Project Submissions Due
- 4:15 PM Project Demos & Judging
- 4:45 PM Awards Ceremony & Wrap Up
Hybrid Format: Participants can work on their projects anytime between sessions. The library sessions are for collaboration, mentorship, and final presentations.
Prizes
1st Place
TBD
2nd Place
TBD
3rd Place
Pluralsight Pro Account (TBD)
Judges
Name TBA
VP of AI Development
CHG HealthcareName TBA
Senior Developer
CHG HealthcareName TBA
Senior Developer
CHG HealthcareName TBA
Senior Developer
CHG HealthcareProudly Sponsored By
CHG Healthcare
Food, Mentorship & Judges
Pluralsight
Free Accounts & Swag for Prizes
Want to sponsor? Contact businessfawcett@gmail.com
FAQ
Do I need coding experience?
Nope! We welcome hackers of all skill levels. Whether you've never written a line of code or you're building apps in your sleep, there's a place for you at Code Elevation. We'll have mentors available to help beginners.
Can I come solo?
Absolutely! You can register solo and we'll have a team formation session at the event to help you find teammates. You can also work on a project by yourself if you prefer.
What should I bring?
Bring your laptop, charger, water bottle, snacks (though we'll provide meals!), and any coding tools you like.
Is it really free?
Yes! Code Elevation is 100% free to attend. Meals, snacks, and swag are all included. Our amazing sponsors make this possible.
What do I build?
Anything you want! Web apps, mobile apps, AI projects, games, hardware hacks - if it's tech-related, it's fair game. The only limit is your imagination (and 48 hours).