Saturday, October 31
Online- 8:00 AM ET
Tracks revealed and the build window opens
Mel access, starter kit and hackathon credits arrive.
Global hackathon starts in—
Global
AI Hackathon.
Build with Mel.
Choose a problem. Build an agentic solution. Test it and present a working demonstration.
- Oct 31
- Online · 8:00 AM ET · build window opens
- Nov 1
- Online · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
mel — hackathon
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One weekend. One idea. Ship it with an agent.
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Start with `help`.
mel — hackathon
mel · hackathon
One weekend. One idea. Ship it with an agent.
Type a command, or press Tab to see what there is.
Start with `help`.
The terminal needs JavaScript. Everything it can tell you is on this page anyway.
How to join
One idea, shipped with agents. Build a working AI project online from anywhere in the world, or in person in Miami, Florida.
Online, worldwide
Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sat 8:00 AM – Sun 2:00 PM ET
Join link sent to registered participants
In person, Miami
Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14, 2026
Fri 12:00 PM – Sat 8:00 PM ET
Miami Dade College, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132
Free to enter7 tracksOnline worldwideIn person in MiamiTeams of up to fiveAll experience levels welcomeNo coding experience required
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Event schedule
Starts Saturday morning. Closes Sunday afternoon.
Sunday, November 1
Online- 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
Live session
- Show your build
- Get live mentor feedback
- Ask technical and submission questions
- Polish your demo
- Prepare your final submission
- 2:00 PM ET
Final submission deadlineDeadline
Judging starts once the clock stops.
- Where
- Fully online — the join link goes to registered participants
- When
- Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026 · Sat 8:00 AM – Sun 2:00 PM ET
- Teams
- Build solo or in teams of up to five
- Experience
- All experience levels are welcome
- Tracks
- 7 tracks, with the briefs revealed at the kickoff
- Recording
- Mel sessions are recorded for training purposes, during the hackathon only
Final submissions close at 2:00 PM ET on Sunday.
The deadline is firm and late entries are not judged. Submit early — you can email corrections right up to the close.
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Build something real
Arrive with an idea, join a team or choose a challenge at the event.
Developers, founders, students, designers and business professionals are welcome.
No coding experience is required.
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Choose your track
Seven tracks. Pick one when the briefs land.
Track briefs, rules and ideas stay secret until the clock starts, so everyone begins at the same moment.
AI Employees
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Enterprise AI
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Agentic Commerce
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Agentic Banking, Finance & Payments
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Agentic Trading
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Agentic Marketing
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
Agentic Engineering: Fix & Ship
Brief revealed at the kickoff.
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Build with Mel
Say what you want. Mel builds it.
Mel is an agentic development environment that helps anyone build, investigate, repair and verify software using natural language. It brings AI models, tools and workflows into one environment so builders can move from an idea to a working product faster.
Participants receive complimentary Mel build credits and access to multiple AI models and developer tools during the hackathon.
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Example: describe what you want in natural language, and Mel plans it, builds it, investigates problems, repairs them and verifies the result.
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Winner awards
Prizes announced soon
Prizes for the Global edition are being confirmed and will be announced here before the kickoff.
Every participant receives
- Mel access and complimentary build credits
- A starter kit at the kickoff
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Judging criteria
Four criteria, weighted as follows.
- 35%UsefulnessDoes it solve a real problem?
- 25%ExecutionDoes the working flow feel complete?
- 20%CreativityIs the approach fresh and thoughtful?
- 20%Mel useDid Mel materially help planning, building, debugging, reviewing or testing?
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What you need
- A laptop and an internet connection
- An idea, skill or problem you want to explore
- Mel installed before the clock starts
- A willingness to build and collaborate
Technical resources and submission instructions will be shared with registered participants.
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Partner with us
We welcome organizations and individuals interested in supporting the global agentic AI builder community.
- Sponsorship and technology partnerships — email us about this
- Cash prizes, APIs and builder credits — email us about this
- Speakers, judges and mentors — email us about this
- Community and media partnerships — email us about this
- Event volunteers — email us about this
- Hosting a future Agentic Day hackathon — email us about this
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Partners
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In person in Miami
Miami Dade College
The in-person edition for developers, designers and founders from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and all of South Florida. Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14, 2026, Fri 12:00 PM – Sat 8:00 PM ET, at Miami Dade College, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132. Food and drinks provided.
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Judges & mentors
Our judges and mentors are announced closer to the event.
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FAQ
What is the Global AI Hackathon?
A hackathon where you build and ship one working AI project using AI agents. Join online from anywhere in the world, or in person in Miami.
When is it?
Online: Saturday, October 31 – Sunday, November 1, 2026, Sat 8:00 AM – Sun 2:00 PM ET. Miami: Friday, November 13 – Saturday, November 14, 2026, Fri 12:00 PM – Sat 8:00 PM ET.
Can I join from outside the US?
Yes. The online hackathon is open worldwide.
Where is the in-person event?
At Miami Dade College, 300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132, in Miami, Florida.
Who can join?
Developers, designers, product people, students and founders, from beginners to senior engineers. No coding experience is required.
How much does it cost?
Online: Free. Miami: Free.
Do I need a team?
No. Come alone and join a team, or bring a team of up to 5.
What will I build?
One working AI project, built with AI agents, and a short demo at the end.
Is the Global AI Hackathon part of Agentic Day Summit?
Yes. The Global AI Hackathon is part of Agentic Day Summit: https://agenticdaysummit.com
How do I register?
Online: https://luma.com/5z09xuz6. Miami: https://luma.com/ogmxu9ya.
Do I have to attend the live session?
No. It is where you show your build, get mentor feedback and ask submission questions, but your project is accepted on the strength of the submission alone.
Do I need to know how to code?
No coding experience is required. Mel helps you build with natural language, and mentors are on hand during the live session.
What do I need?
A laptop, an internet connection and Mel installed — get it at openmel.dev. We help with setup at the kickoff.
What are the tracks?
There are 7: AI Employees, Enterprise AI, Agentic Commerce, Agentic Banking, Finance & Payments, Agentic Trading, Agentic Marketing, Agentic Engineering: Fix & Ship. Track briefs, rules and ideas stay secret until the clock starts, so everyone begins at the same moment.
Who owns what I build?
You do. You keep ownership of your project and any code you write.
Part of Agentic Day Summit.