Join Us on March 8, 2026, for Women Who Build: Powered By Lovable Hackathon
International Women’s Day is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the diverse contributions of women. On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Building Our Tech (BOT) is partnering with Lovable to bring together ambitious women builders, founders, creatives, and technologists for a high-energy Women-in-Tech Hackathon. This event is designed to spark ideas, launch solutions, and accelerate innovation while celebrating women. Whether you’re a first-time coder, a startup founder, a product thinker, or a seasoned engineer, this hackathon is your opportunity to collaborate, create, and grow in a supportive, high-impact environment.
What is a Hack-a-Thon
A hackathon is an intensive, time-bound event where participants form teams to build a working prototype or solution around a specific challenge.
During the event, you can expect:
Rapid problem-solving
Creative collaboration
Building functional tech solutions
Pitching ideas to judges and peers
Traditionally, hack-a-thons last 24–48 hours, however, this event will take place over 6 hours. Along the way, participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to new tools and technologies.
Hackathons are where ideas turn into startups, portfolios grow stronger, and lifelong professional connections are made.
What is Lovable?
Lovable is sponsoring this event with their program that helps founders build apps, websites, and digital products in a no-code AI-powered platform. Lovable is an app that helps you build faster, without needing a deep knowledge of coding.
Why We’re Hosting This Event on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for gender equity. While progress has been made, women remain underrepresented in tech leadership, funding, and technical roles.
This hackathon is designed to:
Create space for women to lead technical innovation
Encourage more women to build and launch startups
Foster mentorship and peer support
Spotlight emerging talent
Turn ideas into scalable ventures
Event Details:
Location: The CREDO Conduit - 1001 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Date: March 8, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Who Should Attend?
This hackathon is open to:
👩🏽💻 Aspiring Developers
You’ll gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a strong project for your portfolio.
🚀 Tech Founders & Future Founders
Validate ideas, meet potential co-founders, and test solutions in a fast-paced environment.
🎨 Designers & Product Thinkers
Your UX and product strategy skills are crucial to building user-centered solutions.
📊 Data Enthusiasts & Analysts
Bring insights to life and power decisions with data.
🌱 Students & Career Switchers
Explore tech in a supportive space built to empower and educate. No matter your experience level, if you’re curious, collaborative, and ready to build, this event is for you.
Tips for Tech Founders Participating in a Hackathon
Hackathons can be game-changing if you approach them strategically. These tips will help set you up for success before you walk in the door.
1. Focus on a Clear, Narrow Problem
Don’t try to build everything. Identify one high-impact pain point and solve it well.
2. Build an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Perfection isn’t the goal. A simple, functional prototype beats a complex, unfinished vision.
3. Assemble a Complementary Team
Strong teams combine technical, product, and storytelling skills. Diverse thinking drives better innovation.
4. Validate Early
Talk to mentors and other participants. Feedback during the build phase can dramatically improve your outcome.
5. Perfect Your Pitch
You’re not just building a product, you’re communicating a vision. Perfect your pitch by making sure to include :
The problem
Your solution
The market opportunity
What makes your approach unique
6. Think Beyond the Event
Many successful startups begin at hackathons. To maximize your experience, consider:
Continuing development & programs post-event
Applying to accelerators
Pitching to early-stage investors
Turning your prototype into a beta product
What You’ll Gain
By attending, you’ll walk away with:
A tangible project or prototype
Real-world collaboration experience
Exposure to mentors and industry leaders
Expanded professional network
Increased confidence as a builder
Potential startup momentum
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a powerful community of women shaping the future of technology.
Ready to Build With BOT?
Calling all women founders, technologists, and tech entrepreneurs 📣If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into tech, launch an idea, or find your community, this is the event for you. Register today and join us for a day of ideas, creativity, and networking. Join BOT this International Women’s Day as we learn, build, and scale together while celebrating diverse voices in the tech industry.
