Bellevue College, in partnership with the City of Bellevue, is excited to invite you to ThinkCity 2026 — a one-day Smart City innovation hackathon taking place on January 10th at Bellevue College.
More Information:
Join ThinkCity 2026: A Smart City Innovation Hackathon
Bellevue College and the City of Bellevue invite students, civic leaders, and industry mentors to ThinkCity 2026, a one-day innovation hackathon focused on building smarter, more connected communities.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–7 PM
Location: U Building, Room 301
Cost: Free registration and free food included
Register: events.mlh.io/events/13441-thinkcity-2026
More Information: bellevuecollege.edu/cs/thinkcity
This cross-cultural innovation challenge brings together Bellevue College students, high school seniors, civic leaders, and 60 visiting university students from South Korea. Participants will form international teams to tackle real-world urban challenges and develop creative smart-city solutions.
What You’ll Do:
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Work in international teams
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Identify and solve civic challenges
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Ideate and design smart-city innovations
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Pitch ideas to judges and community leaders
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Compete for awards—no coding experience required!
Whether you’re interested in technology, design, or community problem-solving, ThinkCity 2026 is an opportunity to learn, create, and connect.
Contact
Fatma Cemile Serce, Computer Science Faculty
fatma.serce@bellevuecollege.edu
Frank Lee, Engineering Faculty and Chair
frank.lee@bellevuecollege.edu
Last Updated December 9, 2025