Humane Tech Hackathon: Vibe Coding for Humanity
Join us for a day of innovation, collaboration, and crafting technology that prioritizes human well-being.
Are you passionate about building a more ethical, equitable, and empowering digital world? Do you believe technology should serve humanity, not the other way around? Then this hackathon is for you!
What is humane tech?
Humane tech is a movement focused on designing and building technology that truly supports human life:
Tech that serves our wellbeing and helps us thrive—not just captures attention.
Connection that goes deeper than metrics—to self, others, and nature.
Products that shape how we treat each other—and ourselves—with care.
Recognition that users are people, not just data points.
Technology that helps culture heal, not just scale.
Tech built by people who care—and designed to let them keep caring.
This hackathon is a chance to:
Collaborate with like-hearted individuals: Team up with others who share your values.
Learn new skills: Apply humane tech principles, ethical design, and responsible development. Windsurf has generously offered credits for every vibe coder who attends.
Build real-world solutions: Work on projects that address pressing issues and contribute to a more humane digital landscape.
Showcase your work: Present your project to a panel of judges and the broader community.
Win prizes and recognition: Be rewarded for your creativity and commitment to humane tech.
Have fun! This will be a great opportunity to learn and network with people passionate about the same things.
Location: SoMA, SF
Who should attend?
Developers
Designers (UX/UI, Graphic)
Researchers
Product Managers
Ethicists
Anyone passionate about building a better future with technology!
Meet our judges:
Talina Shrotriya, Sr Engineering Manager @ Couchbase
Nicholas Moy, Head of Research @ Windsurf
Ashutosh Desai, Founder Coach, ex YC
Meet our hosts:
Ajesh Shah, Product, ex Atrium & General Assembly
Erika Anderson, Co-Founder & CCO @ Storytell.ai
Sarah Thornton, Autonomy Systems Engineer @ Nuro
Resources: We've created this open-source repository of humane tech frameworks, which you'll use as a resource during the hackathon. We'll keep adding to it & invite you to do so as well.
Sign up: Space is limited, so register early! We have space for up to 60 folks.
Prizes: Windsurf credits, and other prizes.
Come with project ideas! You'll vote on them together and form teams based on your interests.
Guidelines: We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants. All attendees are expected to adhere to our community guidelines, found here.
Sponsors: Gratitude to our sponsors, Windsurf, Pylon and UpHonest Capital, for making this possible.
Food & drink: We will provide snacks, refreshments, and a nutritious lunch.
Questions? Email us at socials@buildinghumanetech.com
We look forward to seeing you there! Let's vibe code our way to a more humane future.
Learn more https://www.buildinghumanetech.com/
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