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HACK_002: 24h AI Hackathon
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Saturday, 26 September 2026 – Sunday, 27 September 2026
09:30
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HACK_002: Signal From Tomorrow 24-Hour In-Person AI Hackathon · Vienna · 26–27 September 2026 → Visit the official HACK_002 website → View photo impressions from HACK_001 HACK_002 is a 24-hour, in-person AI hackathon bringing together builders, researchers, designers, founders, students, hardware makers, and domain experts in Vienna. Over one focused weekend, small teams will turn ambitious ideas into working prototypes. This is not just about writing code: research, product thinking, system design, hardware, storytelling, and deep domain knowledge matter just as much. Come to experiment with bleeding-edge technology, meet people outside your usual bubble, exchange skills, and build the first version of something meaningful. 🎯 Who Should Join? You belong here if you are a: Developer or AI builder exploring agentic workflows and modern stacks Researcher or scientist with complex data or domain problems Designer or product thinker crafting real-world user interfaces Founder, student, or operator looking to execute on ideas Hardware, robotics, medical, or biotech specialist Curious builder with an idea and the drive to make it real No developer background required. Apply solo or in a team of 1–4 people. Team formation also happens on-site and in the participant Discord. ⚡ Hackathon Tracks Build a prototype in one of four dedicated challenge tracks (or propose your own): Modern AI Tools · Developer experience, evaluations, agent harnesses, observability Applied AI · Concrete solutions for industry, science, and everyday workflows Med / Bio · AI tools for medicine, biology, clinical workflows, and life sciences Hardware & Edge · Robotics, sensors, edge computing, and cyber-physical systems Output: Teams submit a 3-minute video and a working prototype on Sunday at 12:00. 🛠️ Day 0: AI Crash Course & Briefing (Friday, 25 Sep) Accepted participants are invited to the Day 0 in-person onboarding session at HOIV: 16:00 – 21:00 · 4 Parts: Basics · Practice · Culture · Impact Hosted by Peter Wimberger (Machine Literacy) Public materials and slides will be available at machine-literacy.com. 🕒 Weekend Schedule Overview Friday, 25 Sep (16:00–21:00): Day 0 Workshop & early check-in Saturday, 26 Sep (09:30): Doors open Saturday, 26 Sep (10:30): 24-hour build sprint begins Sunday, 27 Sep (12:00): Build sprint closes & project submissions Sunday, 27 Sep (15:00): Top 8 final pitches & live jury demo Sunday, 27 Sep (16:30): Awards ceremony & wrap-up celebration 📍 Location HOIV — Home of Innovation Arsenalstraße 11, 1030 Vienna, Austria HOIV is a 4,500 m² innovation hub with coworking floors, labs, and creative breakout spaces. The venue remains open throughout the complete 24-hour build window (overnight building supported). 📋 Key Facts Dates: 26–27 September 2026 (Day 0 on 25 September) Format: In-person only Language: English (official) Team size: 1–4 people Overnight access: Yes (24h open venue) Prizes: Category awards & prize pool will be announced About Telos Circle Telos Circle is a Vienna-based nonprofit bringing builders, researchers, and founders together around ideas worth pursuing. Our events create the spark; a committed network helps turn those ideas into projects, companies, and lasting collaborations. 🌐 Full details & briefing on the HACK_002 website ✉️ Questions? Contact us at events@teloscircle.com.
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- Where
- HOIV - Home of InnoVation, Vienna
- Organizer
- Peter Wimberger
- Who's going
- ~300 expected
- Registration
- 🌍 Open to all
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