Since AI 2026

Build what comes nextSince AI 2026 brings together more than 1,000 ambitious AI builders, engineers, researchers, founders, designers, and technical operators in Turku, Finland.This is not a conference.During an intensive three-day build event, participants form multidisciplinary teams, select one of 15 carefully scoped real-world challenges, and turn it into a working AI prototype.The focus is on execution:Working codeFunctional demonstrationsTechnical experimentationReal industry problemsConcrete paths toward pilots and continued developmentWhy join?€50,000 total prize pool15 real-world company challengesMore than 1,000 builders onsiteTechnical mentors and research expertiseAccess to leading AI technologies and infrastructureConnections to companies, investors, researchers, and potential employersOpportunities for pilots, recruitment, commercialization, and continued developmentWho should apply?We are looking for people who build.Relevant backgrounds include:AI and machine learning engineeringLLMs and AI agentsComputer visionRobotics and edge AIData engineering and MLOpsSoftware engineeringCybersecurityApplied researchProduct and designEntrepreneurshipYou do not need a finished startup or a pre-formed team.You need technical ambition, the ability to execute, and the willingness to collaborate with highly driven builders.Event informationDates:6–8 November 2026Location:Turku, FinlandFormat:In personParticipation:FreeCapacity:LimitedApplication:Reviewed on a rolling basisEarly applications receive priority.Official application requiredJoining this Devpost page does not guarantee admission.All participants must apply through the official Since AI application platform and be accepted before attending:https://sinceai.app/events/since-ai-hackathon-2026Learn more:https://sinceai.ai