Reboot the Earth

The United Nations (UN), UC San Diego Library’s Open Source Program Office (OSPO), the Societal Computing and Innovation Lab at the San Diego Supercomputer Center and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization are collaborating to bring the “Reboot the Earth” hackathon to Southern California for the first time.

This is a social coding event bringing together aspiring developers to create open source software solutions that address the climate crisis, including wildfire response. It’s a chance to collaborate with peers, use open data, and apply your coding skills to real-world climate challenges!

This event will be in-person on the UC San Diego campus. It is open to anyone, including students and the university community, as well as members of the public. Registration is required.

Date: May 8-9, 2026
Location: San Diego Supercomputer Center Auditorium
Registration: Opens April 2026

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Organized by the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (OICT), the Reboot the Earth hackathons are focused on local climate issues and artificial intelligence (AI). The San Diego event will focus on the locally relevant challenges of wildfire detection, response, and impact. Participants can leverage open source, AI, and open data sets, along with local expertise on the environment and emergency preparedness and response. The goal is to build solutions that can become a digital public good, serving local community needs.

To learn more about the Reboot the Earth initiative, visit: unite.un.org/en/reboot-earth.

Sponsor Reboot The Earth at UC San Diego

If you’re interested in sponsoring this hackathon, please contact Jennifer Brown at jgbrown@ucsd.edu.