A weekend that moves you
or your company
one step ahead in AI
Practical AI hackathons for talents and companies that want to take AI from experiments into real-world use — from agents and automations to workflows and concrete business processes.
What is AI Hackathon
It's not a workshop. It's not a conference. It's both, together.
AI Hackathon is a weekend format where people who want to use AI in practice come together — whether as talents looking for direction and experience, or as business people working on AI transformation, automation, and new opportunities.
Participants form small teams, pick a project or challenge, work with available tools, and create a concrete output they present at the end of the weekend. Talks, practical training, mentoring, and networking are also part of the program.
Learn by doing
No lengthy theory. You work with tools, build solutions, and test in real scenarios.
Build in a team
You mix with people from different fields — developers, marketers, analysts, product people.
Solve real scenarios
Challenges come from actual business problems — not textbook examples.
Show results at the end
Every team presents what they built. A concrete output, not just a PowerPoint.
Who it's for
Two groups. One goal.
AI Hackathon connects young talents with business people. These are not separate worlds — quite the opposite.
Talents & students
For young talents
Want to understand how AI really works in companies? Want to build a portfolio, gain experience, or connect with others? This is your place.
- Gain real-world experience with AI tools in practice
- Understand what companies actually work on — not from slides, but firsthand
- Create a portfolio project or prototype
- Connect with practitioners and business people
- You don't need to be a programmer — curiosity and engagement are enough
- Fields: marketing, design, product, business, HR, analytics, development and more
Age 18+ · Student or junior · Any field
Companies & managers
For business participants
Working on AI transformation in your company? Looking for concrete use cases, inspiration, or new people? Come with a question and leave with an answer.
- Get concrete inspiration and real use cases for your company
- Try out or test ideas and challenges in practice
- Meet talented people and potential collaborators
- See what AI can really do — without hype or unnecessary skepticism
- Bring your own company problem or challenge to solve
- Roles: owners, managers, HR, marketing, sales, operations, IT, innovation
Owners, managers, innovation, HR, marketing, IT and more
These are not separate worlds. Quite the opposite — the purpose of AI Hackathon is to bridge them.
Event schedule
How does it all work?
Arrival & kickoff
Registration, first meeting with other participants, introduction to challenges and team formation. Hacking begins.
Overnight work (optional)
Those who want can work through the night. Facilities and catering available. Overnight stay for those interested.
Main hacking day
Intensive team work, parallel talks and mini-trainings, mentoring from experts and company partners.
Evening networking
Informal gathering, interim results presentations, connecting participants with partners and experts.
Finalization & presentations
Finishing projects, preparing presentations. Each team presents their output to the audience.
Closing & awards
Feedback from mentors and partners, final summary, award ceremony, and farewell.
About the talks
Talks and mini-trainings run throughout the weekend, in parallel with hacking. They are optional — everyone picks what they want to follow and works at their own pace.
Why attend
What you take away
It's not just a competition. It's an experience, connections, and a concrete output.
Hands-on AI experience
You'll actually try the tools being used in companies today.
Portfolio project
You'll create something concrete — a prototype, workflow, automation, or pitch.
Real-world connections
You'll meet company people, startups, experts, and talents from your field.
A new way of thinking
You'll understand how AI really works in a work context — without unnecessary hype.
Expert mentoring
Access to mentors and company partners who work with AI every day.
Talks & mini-trainings
Short, practical sessions focused on specific tools, strategies, and use cases.
“You leave with a prototype, connections, and a different perspective on what AI can really do.”
Hackathon topics
What will you be solving?
Challenges come from real practice. We'll cover the key areas where AI makes the most sense.
AI Agents
Autonomous agents and multi-agent systems
Automation
Workflow automations and tool integrations
Generative AI
LLMs, image, voice, and multimodal models
AI in Business
Real company use cases and ROI
Data & Analytics
AI-powered analyses and dashboards
AI Assistants
Chatbots, copilots, and personalization
No-code AI
Tools without programming requirements
RAG & Knowledge
Company knowledge base and RAG systems
AI in HR
Recruiting, onboarding, and internal comms
AI in Marketing
Content, research, and campaign personalization
AI Safety
Ethics, security, and AI system governance
AI + Robotics
Physical systems and industrial AI
Special topic: AI + Robotics
The hackathon will offer a special challenge at the intersection of AI and the physical world — from industrial automation to robotic systems driven by language models.
Challenge categories
Company challenges
Real problems from partner companies
- Process automation
- Customer support AI
- Internal knowledge base
Product challenges
Build an MVP with AI core
- AI assistant for a specific field
- Workflow automation tool
- Personalization engine
Exploratory challenges
Explore the frontiers of AI
- Multi-agent coordination
- Multimodal applications
- Novel AI interactions
Own project
Bring your idea or company problem
- Your company use case
- Your product prototype
- Proof of concept
Final topics and challenges will also be developed in collaboration with hackathon partners. Companies can bring their own briefs.
Program
Sample talks & mini-trainings
A preview of possible topics. The final program will be shaped by partners and community interest.
Thinking & strategy
- How to think about AI use cases that actually make sense for a company
- Where AI really saves time in a business — and where it's still hype
- How to choose the right AI tool for the right job
Practical tool work
- AI workflow from brief to output
- How to design simple agents and automation flows
- How to combine different AI tools without unnecessary complexity
- How to validate outputs and not get misled
Business applications
- AI in HR: recruiting, onboarding, internal communications
- AI in marketing: content, research, personalization
- AI in sales: prep materials, follow-ups, leads
- AI in operations: routines, documentation, knowledge base
- AI in analytics & BI: working with data, decision support
Advanced topics
- From prompt to agent: what's the next level
- How to design AI automation for a company in a weekend
- Using multimodal tools in practice
- AI + robotics: what makes sense when the physical world enters
Career & presentation
- How to leave the hackathon with a portfolio, not just a memory
- How to present an AI solution so management understands it
- How to turn an idea into a first usable pilot
Short talks and workshops
Running in parallel with hacking, 15–45 min
Series dates
5 dates. Summer 2026.
Each hackathon is a standalone event — come to one or all of them.
Červenec / July
3. – 5. 7. 2026
Pá–Ne / Fri–Sun
Červenec / July
17. – 19. 7. 2026
Pá–Ne / Fri–Sun
Červenec–Srpen / Jul–Aug
31. 7. – 2. 8. 2026
Pá–Ne / Fri–Sun
Srpen / August
14. – 16. 8. 2026
Pá–Ne / Fri–Sun
Srpen / August
28. – 30. 8. 2026
Pá–Ne / Fri–Sun
Pre-registration now open
Register your interest now — specific dates will be confirmed soon. People in the pre-registration list will get priority access to ticket purchases.
Venue
SWORP HOUSE Prague 10
A modern space designed for creative work and connecting people.
SWORP HOUSE
V Olšinách 2300/75, Praha 10, Strašnice
Modern workspaces
Fast Wi-Fi
Meeting rooms
Event hall
Relaxation zones
Terrace
Catering facilities
Overnight stay for out-of-town attendees
What's included with the venue
- Access to all spaces throughout the weekend
- Fast Wi-Fi and power
- Catering — food and drinks all weekend
- Quiet zone for focused work
- Presentation space and AV equipment
- Overnight stay (limited capacity)
- Parking
How to get there
SWORP HOUSE / SWORP Academy
V Olšinách 2300/75
Praha 10, Strašnice, 100 00
Admission
Ticket price
Participant ticket
Final price to be confirmed
- Full weekend program access
- Talks and mini-trainings
- Catering throughout the event
- Facilities and technical equipment
- Selected AI tools and materials
- Merch
- Overnight stay option (out-of-town attendees)
Student discount
We plan discounted tickets for students. Details will be announced at registration launch.
Multiple dates
Planning to attend multiple dates? Note it in your registration — we'll prepare a loyalty discount.
Prices are indicative: Final prices and payment terms will be published at the launch of full registration. Pre-registration is non-binding.
Partners & sponsors
Want to be part of AI Hackathon?
We're looking for companies that want to be part of a practical AI event for talents and a business audience. You can bring your own challenge, technology, expert, or present as a partner and employer.
- Access to a relevant community of talents and business people
- Opportunity to set a real challenge and watch teams solve it
- Employer branding and connection with talents
- Space to showcase your tool or expertise
- Visibility across the entire series of 5 hackathons
- Contacts with other companies and decision-makers
Challenge partner
Provide your own company brief
Technology partner
Showcase your tool or API
Hiring partner
Find talents on-site
Content partner
A talk or mini-workshop
Series general partner
Maximum visibility and influence
Date partner
Partnership for one weekend
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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