⚡ AI Tooling in the SDLC: Hackathon @ Tessl HQ
Tessl HQ: Kings Cross, London
Thursday, 7th August 2025
Doors open at 9:00 AM sharp
Only 60 spots available, First come, first hacked!
The software development lifecycle is changing fast and AI is at the center of it. This hackathon is your chance to build real tools that help devs test smarter, ship faster, and monitor more intelligently. Bring your best ideas and see what happens when agents take over the SDLC.
And here’s the twist:
You can only build with AI.
No traditional logic-heavy apps. Just you, your wits, and your AI agents.
Expect high energy, cutting-edge demos, free food, and prizes from some of the most exciting AI companies out there.
We’re not just hacking, we’re rewriting the SDLC, one AI agent at a time.
What You’ll Build
Think agent-based tools for:
Code analysis & refactoring
Continuous integration & deployment
Testing automation
Security & compliance
Observability & debugging
…or anything else in the SDLC
Requirements:
All projects must use AI (agent-based tools, LLM workflows, etc.)
Teams must submit prompts, tech stack, and a short concept summary
Judging will favour technical elegance, usability, and wow factor
Teams can be pre-formed or solo hackers matched ahead of time.
What You’ll Win
Amazing prizes including:
Bounty prize pools to be announced
Plus exclusive swag & community kudos
Hackathon Schedule
9:00 AM Check-In & Breakfast
9:30 AM Opening Remarks + Tooling Demos
9:45 AM Hacking Begins
1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM Continue Hacking
4:30 PM Submission Deadline
4:45 PM Project Demos (3 min/team)
6:00 PM Judging & Awards
6:30 PM Networking & Wrap-Up
7:00 PM Tessl HQ Opening party
Mentors & Judges
We’re bringing in top minds from:
DevTools
AI agent ecosystems
Open source infrastructure
You’ll get real-time mentorship and feedback from the experts shaping the future of developer workflows.
Partners & Prizes
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More to be announced!
Spots are limited.
Submit your idea, tell us what you want to build, and get ready to hack with the best.