Hackathon 3.0 (Ottawa - September)
Click here to watch this highlight video from the last hackathon.
2 tracks:
experienced coders
non-technical vibe coders
Ship something cool in a day (with the help of AI), and win! Food will be provided.
Prizes
Most Revenue
Best Use of Solace Agent Mesh
Best Launch Video
Best UI
...more to be announced
Agenda
TBD
Workshops
Get prepped for the hackathon with workshops hosted by past winners and experts in AI. Come to Invest Ottawa to participate in person (great way to get your questions answered) or watch the live stream.
Day 1: https://lu.ma/irbxxtd6
Day 2: https://luma.com/coiirxo6
September 4th (Thursday) - Sign up here
4:00 PM: How to use Cursor to build your first vibe-coded app w Thoufeek (AI Tinkerers Organizer)
4:30 PM: Intro to Lovable /w Kazi (CEO of thred.ai)
5 PM: How to build an AI agent that talks to other tools quickly with Solace Mesh Agents /w Rey
5:30 PM: How to get your first paying customers during the hackathon w Ryan & Anton from CloverLabs AI (fastest to $1M in Canada)
September 5th (Friday) - Sign up here
4:00PM - How we won the last hackathon as a technical team w Nolan
4:30PM - How we won the last hackathon as a non-technical person /w Arezo
5:00PM - My formula for delivering a great product pitch /w Kaan (AI Tinkerers Ottawa Organizer)
5:30PM - My (secret) advice on winning this hackathon w Sukh (CEO of engyne.ai)
Judges
TBD
FAQ
Is the hackathon in person?
Yes! This is an in-person event. Being in the same space with curious, driven builders adds a whole new layer of energy. Surrounded by brilliant minds, tight timelines, and shared ambition—this is where the magic happens.
What should I bring?
Your laptop
Your energy and curiosity
A charger or two
And your tinkering spirit
Will food and drinks be provided?
Yes! We’ve got snacks, meals, and caffeine to keep you going.
What if I don't have an idea?
No problem at all:
Join a team working on something exciting
Or pick from a list of idea prompts we’ll have ready
What if I don't have a team?
Also totally fine:
You can hack solo
Or meet potential teammates at the event—we’ll help make intros
I don't know how to code, should I still join?
Definitely.
With vibe coding, you can build apps using natural language instead of traditional code
Team up with coders and contribute your product instincts, domain expertise, or wild creativity
This is a space for makers, designers, tinkerers, and storytellers—not just coders
Who are AI Tinkerers?
Our group welcomes developers of all backgrounds. If you’re passionate about the technicalities behind developing AI systems, this is a home for you. Our promise is to provide a stage for open-source AI developers to share code and the lessons they’ve learned from experimentation.
Join our Discord to get started (click here)
Organizers
Previous hackathon photos
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