Overview
- Submissions run February 6–28, 2026, with eligible students worldwide creating interactive app playgrounds in Swift Playgrounds or Xcode.
- Apple released new Develop in Swift tutorials and Meet with Apple code-along sessions, with prep events noted for November 14, January 15, and February 5.
- Entries will be judged for innovation, creativity, social impact, and inclusivity, reflecting the program’s emphasis on human‑centered design.
- Distinguished Winners will receive a three‑day, travel‑funded visit to Apple in Cupertino in summer 2026, and WWDC 2026 timing has not been announced.
- Apple spotlighted past winners Brayden Gogis (Solisquare, Joybox), Adrit Rao (Signer using Core ML), and Sofia Sandoval (Cariño) to illustrate the challenge’s impact.