Encode AI London Hackathon
We are back for another Unmissable AI Event in London!
This April, immerse yourself in a three-day AI experience like no other, right in the heart of Shoreditch. Our event is a hands-on hackathon bringing together top AI talent, industry leaders, and developers to explore and shape the future of AI.
What’s on offer?
Hackathon: A hands-on opportunity for developers to build innovative projects inspired by the latest AI advancements.
Overnight access: Keep the momentum going 24/7 as you collaborate and create.
🗓 Dates: 11–13th April 2025
🛠️ Day 1 (April 11) – Hackathon Kickoff & Technical Workshops
10:00am: Doors Open
11:00am: Team Formation
11:45am: Launch Event!
1:00pm: Nibbles
1:00pm: How to build DeAI on the Internet Computer - Moritz Fuller (DevRel Engineer, DFINITY)
1:30pm: Wormhole Workshop - Adam Anderle
2:00pm: RL Swarm: a framework for collaborative RL - Oguzhan Ersoy (Research Lead, Gensyn)
2:30pm: Building On-Chain AI Agents - Victor Sizaret (Ecosystem Manager, Starkware) and Estevan Vilar (Exploration Lead, Starkware)
3:00pm: Taxonomy of Crypto x AI - Jorik Schellekens (Co-CTO, Nethermind)
3:15pm: Build Bleeding Edge AI Agents on Portia AI Workshop - Emma Burrows (Co-Founder/CTO, Portia AI)
3:30pm: Zora Workshop - Isaac Ng (Product and Ecosystem, Zora)
3:45pm: The future of machine learning is decentralised. - Harry Grieve (Co-Founder/CTO, Gensyn)
4:00pm: Vibe-code your own little internet - Harry Kingdon (CEO/Co-Founder, Tonk)
5:30pm: Scaling the Future: How AI is Driving the Evolution of Cloud Infrastructure - Liliia Rafikova (Senior Software Developer, AWS)
7:30pm: Pizza
Overnight: Non-stop hacking!
📣 Day 2 (April 12) – Hacking & Mentorship
24hr: Doors open
9:00am: Nibbles
1:00pm: Nibbles
7:30pm: Pizza
All day and overnight: Non-stop hacking!
🏆 Day 3 (April 13) – Final Submissions & Winner Announcements
24hr: Doors open
9:00am: Nibbles
11:00am: Submissions due
1:00pm: Nibbles
12:00pm:Judging period
3:00pm: Hackathon Finale!
5:00pm: Doors close
Whether you’re a developer or AI enthusiast, this event is your chance to learn, innovate, and connect with a vibrant community. With 1,000 participants expected, it’s the perfect place to exchange ideas, gain insights, and make your mark in the world of AI.
Ready to shape the future of AI? Don’t miss this opportunity—join us in London this April!
Partners
Community Partners
Speakers
Judges
Bounties
We have some exceptional bounties lined up on all things AI and web3. Take a look at the Hacker Pack for more details!
Gensyn: $3,000
Starkware: $5,500
Internet Computer: $3,000
Wormhole: $2,000
Zora: $12,000
Nethermind: $5,000
Portia AI: $3,000
Tonk: $1,500
SuperTeam UK: $5,000
University Society Partners
Here are some of the societies joining us for our event...
...and their fabulous presidents!
Interested in joining as a speaker, sponsor, or mentor? Apply here!
Venue
Take a look at our fabulous venue, 41 Pitfield Street, in the heart of Shoreditch!
Previous Encode Events
AI London Hackathon, 2024
📍 Location: Canary Wharf WeWork
❇️ Website: Here
🌿 Summary: Here
Encode London Hackathon and Research Conference, 2024
📍 Location: Shoreditch Exchange
❇️ Website: Here
🤖 Summary: Here
For upcoming Encode programmes, check out our website!