AI Tinkerers Hackathon – Online 24-Hour Event (Paris Time)

Overview

A 24-hour, online hackathon built for builders shipping with foundation models and generative AI. Join from anywhere as teams or solo to prototype, ship, and demonstrate production-ready ideas that push the edge of what’s possible. The event runs from August 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM to August 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Bamako time, GMT).

Space is limited to 100 attendees, and registration is through the link here. Expect an intense, collaborative, code-first experience with live demos and real-world impact.

When and Where

• When: August 30, 2025 from 4:00 PM to August 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM (Bamako time, GMT)
• Meeting type: virtual / online
• Meeting URL: https://paris.aitinkerers.org/p/global-ai-hackathon-uniting-innovators-worldwide
• Location: Online

Registration

Register now — space is limited and popular. The event is open to builders worldwide. To participate, simply follow the meeting link here and complete the registration flow.

Why participate

• Ship a working demo in 24 hours with a production-oriented mindset
• Collaborate with global AI builders and learn from real implementations
• Gain visibility within a vibrant community focused on deep technical work
• Opportunity to connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and future sponsors

What to bring

• A live, working demo or prototype (code, repo link, or runnable demo)
• A brief architecture diagram or run script that showcases your stack and deployment
• Links to your repo, live demo, or deployment you plan to showcase

Schedule snapshot

See detailed Schedule here

Prizes

See prizes here

Judging Criteria

See Judging criteria here

Organizers

See Organizers here

Judges

See Hackathon judges here

Mentors

See Hackathon Mentors here

Volunteers

See Hackathon Mentors here

Sponsors

Hire them. Back them. Build with them.

Why this format works

This hackathon follows a sponsor-friendly, builder-first model designed to maximize production demos, real-world impact, and meaningful networking. It’s structured to be self-contained for virtual participation while delivering high technical depth and practical takeaways. If you’re curious about sponsorships for this or future events, please visit the sponsor page: https://bamako.aitinkerers.org/sponsors.

Sponsor note

Sponsors are a valuable part of the ecosystem, enabling more builders to ship and learn. If you’d like to become a sponsor for this or future events, explore opportunities at https://bamako.aitinkerers.org/sponsors.

Registration is open now

Space is very limited and attendees fill up fast. Make sure your team is ready to ship a production-grade demo and join the global AI Tinkerers network.

About the event channel

This hackathon is part of the AI Tinkerers community, a global network of builders focused on practical, code-first demonstrations of AI technology. Our focus is on live demos, architecture, and hands-on learning rather than sales pitches.