

n8n AI Workflow Hackathon
Join us in San Francisco on May 31st and June 1st for the n8n AI Workflow Hackathon—a two-day, in-person event for developers, engineers and AI technology enthusiasts ready to explore the flexible way of building AI workflows by connecting code, humans and LLMs.
This official n8n event is your chance to build real-world solutions using n8n’s low-code automation and AI Agent tools. Whether you're building a content generator, health tracker, HR assistant, or a completely custom workflow, you’ll gain hands-on experience, grow your network and walk away with new skills that blend creativity with automation.
Plus, compete for a $5,000 cash prize pool awarded to the most innovative projects. Don’t miss this opportunity to work directly with the n8n team, sharpen your automation skills and bring your ideas to life. Register today to save your seat!
What to Expect:
Expert support from the n8n team
Get hands-on help from n8n engineers and mentors throughout the event—whether you're troubleshooting a workflow or refining your final demo.
Workshops on automation and AI agents
Join practical sessions on building AI-powered workflows, integrating APIs, and making the most of n8n’s low-code tools.
A friendly space to learn, build, and experiment
A collaborative space for builders with coding or API experience to explore ideas, push boundaries, and create powerful solutions with low-code automation
Who Should Participate:
Anyone with a technical background who is excited about automation, AI, and building with emerging tools is encouraged to participate!
Enterprise Developers
Software Engineers & IT Professionals
Web Developers & API Builders
Automation-Focused Agencies & Consultants
Computer Science & Engineering Students (with prior dev experience)
*Solo participation is allowed. Teams may be comprised of no more than 5 individuals.
The Challenges:
There are three challenges to choose from for the n8n AI Workflow Hackathon:
Challenge 1: Autonomous Content Creator
Challenge 2: Automated HR Onboarding and Engagement
Challenge 3: Personal Health Coach
In addition, we also have the open innovation challenge track, where participants are welcome to come up with their own unique ideas, pitch them to a mentor on-site, and design a project that leverages agentic workflows to transform how routine processes are currently managed.
To learn more about the challenges - click here for a detailed breakdown and more information.
About n8n:
n8n gives technical teams a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. Connect any app or API while maintaining the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code.
With a fair-code license, n8n allows you to self-host while benefiting from a vibrant community of developers and builders. Start simple and layer complexity as needed - use the visual builder for quick wins, and add custom Javascript or Python code where you need more control, truly enabling the connection of anything to everything.