12th Annual Des Moines Charity Hackathon

Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

West48 | West Des Moines

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12th Annual Des Moines Charity Hackathon
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Nonprofits and volunteers come together to build practical tech solutions that strengthen our community in just 48 hours.
About this Event

Technology should never be a barrier to doing good.

For 12 years, dsmHack has brought together coders, developers, designers, digital strategists, data nerds, and big-hearted problem-solvers to prove exactly that. Now it’s your turn.

Join us for 48 fast-paced hours where you’ll collaborate with other talented humans to build real, high-impact digital solutions for local nonprofits. Websites. Apps. Automations. AI tools. Infrastructure upgrades. If it removes friction and increases mission impact, it’s fair game.

No gimmicks. No hypothetical projects. These are real nonprofits, real challenges, and real communities depending on the work you do.

12 years. 93 projects. And we’re just getting started.

What to Expect

• 48 hours of creative problem-solving
• Insight into the challenges nonprofits are experiencing
• Flexible team formation and the ability to set your own schedule
• Learn from others while leveling up your own skills
• A collaborative, high-energy environment
• That unforgettable “we built this” moment

🍕 Fuel for the Mission

Meals, snacks, caffeine, and good vibes are covered all weekend. You focus on building. We’ll handle the rest.

Plus: limited-edition dsmHack t-shirt + a few fun surprises 👀

⚙️ About dsmHack

We’re a Des Moines–based nonprofit removing technological barriers for mission-driven organizations. Since 2014, hundreds of volunteers have helped strengthen nonprofits across Iowa through our annual charity hackathons.

👉 Learn more: https://dsmhack.org/

👉 Register now and help ensure technology is not a barrier to doing good!

#dsmHack #DesMoinesCharityHackathon #CommunityPoweredTech #TechnologyForGood #NonprofitSupport


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

West48, 1601 48th St, West Des Moines, United States

Tickets

USD 12.50 to USD 25.00

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