NOVEMBER 11TH, 2026
CODELAUNCH LIVE EVENT
- EVENT ON 11/11/2026
- DOORS & PRE-PARTY EXPO @ 3:30 PM
- LIVE SHOW FINALE @ 6:00 PM
- CELEBRATION UNTIL 9:00 PM
- GILLEY'S DALLAS
Throughout the year, 3 major competitions across the United States, Canada, and LATAM all lead up to our grand finale – the CodeLaunch “World Championship”. This year, the event will be hosted by Improving at Gilley’s Main Theater stage in Dallas, Texas on November 11th 2026. This event will bring together the 6 best and the fastest-growing startups from our preceding competitions this year, providing a platform to showcase their potential to venture capitalists and angel investors from across the continent.
The CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship will be hosted by Improving on November 11th at Gilley’s Dallas. See below for important information regarding travel and stay. This page will be updated as more information becomes available.
NOVEMBER 11TH, 2026
WITH A SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY RAJIV NATHAN
Rajiv, the “Startup Hypeman,” will be performing songs from his latest album on stage following the CodeLaunch show finale. Be sure to stick around for his set and check out his YouTube channel below to sample his music.
Below is the tentative schedule for the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship. This list is subject to change; be sure to subscribe to our newsletter so you don’t miss out on any important announcements.
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The top 6 product development and startup teams from our regional competitions will converge at the World Championship event and compete to win the Grand Prize and distinguished title of CodeLaunch World Champion.
1ST PICK (USA FINALIST)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
2ND PICK (USA FINALIST)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
3RD PICK (USA FINALIST)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
4TH PICK (USA FINALIST)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
5TH PICK (CANADA WINNER)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
6TH PICK (LATAM WINNER)
TBD will represent team TBD in the CodeLaunch 2026 World Championship Hackathon.
Team Captain: TBD
Through 3 competitions and hundreds of competitors, these 6 startups survived every elimination challenge and stood out amongst the rest. Learn more about the startups that will be competing at the CodeLaunch World Championship.
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Rajiv Nathan
Startup Hypeman
Emcee
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Judge
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Judge
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Applications for ALL CodeLaunch 2026 events will open on October 15th, 2025. Be sure to APPLY before the window closes!