Saturday, November 14
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 9:30 amKeynote: The Next FrontierDennis Agbegha
- 12:00 pmLunch and Learn with the Canadian Space AgencyLyne Proulx and Roksana Sheikholmolouki
- 2:30 pmTeam build timeMentors on the floor
Nov 14–15Doors open Saturday, 9:00 am
NASA Space Apps Challenge Calgary 2026: Build with open data from space.
Welcome to NASA Space Apps Challenge Calgary. Everything you need for the weekend is here: how to get there, what’s on, and what to build.
Up firstMountain Time
Check-in and breakfast
Saturday · 9:00 – 9:10 am
Doors open Saturday, 9:00 am
The weekend
Two days, one project.
November 14–15, 2026 at the Aerospace Innovation Hub. Submit your project by 11:59 pm on Sunday.
Sunday, November 15
9:00 am – 5:00 pm on site
- 9:30 amKeynote: Harnessing Unique Human Capabilities to Amplify AI ImpactNeil Hunter
- 3:30 pmJudging and awardsLocal awards and Calgary’s Global Nominee announced
- 11:59 pmSubmit your project on spaceappschallenge.orgMilestone
Before you arrive
Pack light. We’ve got the rest.
Doors open Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 am. Enter at Domestic Arrivals, Door 9.
Bring
- Laptop and charger
- A power bar, if you have one
- A reusable water bottle
- Headphones for focus time
We provide
- Breakfast and lunch on both days
- Coffee, water and snacks
- Wi-Fi and power
- Mentors from industry, government and research
Under 18? A parent or guardian completes the minor consent form (opens in a new tab) before the event.
Questions
Quick answers.
Everything else is on the FAQ page, or ask a volunteer at check-in.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Strong teams mix builders, designers, storytellers, scientists and people who know the problem. Five challenges this year are marked beginner and youth friendly.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The event is free, and breakfast and lunch are provided on both days.
Do I need a team?
No. Teams can have up to 6 people. Come with one or come solo: we form teams on Saturday morning, and you can look for teammates on the Space Apps site now. Find a team (opens in a new tab)
Can I start my project early?
Explore the challenges and data as much as you like, but Space Apps rules say project work starts when the hackathon begins.
I’m under 18. Can I take part?
Yes. A parent or guardian needs to complete the minor consent form before the event. Minor consent form (opens in a new tab)
Thank you
Made possible by our partners.
Hosted by the Aerospace Innovation Hub, part of Innovate Calgary (opens in a new tab).
