You do not need to know how to code. We’ll kick things off with a one-hour training session on using AI to build things, and we’ll provide the AI tools, workspace, food, and snacks. Bring your laptop and charger. The Buildathon is held the day before the AiEdge Summit in Sioux Falls. On October 29, the top three teams will get to take the stage at the conference and show everyone what they built.

Participation is limited to 50 people.

Schedule

Wednesday, October 28 — Buildathon

Location: Startup Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, SD
Food provided

• 8:00 AM — Check-in and registration opens
• 9:00 AM — Kickoff + one-hour AI building tutorial
• 10:00 AM — Team formation, brainstorming, and building
• 7:00 PM — Buildathon Pitch – showcase your solution to the judges!

Spend the day with your team turning an idea into something that works.

Thursday, October 29 — Showcase

• Afternoon — Top 3 teams present on the main AiEdge Summit stage

What Are We Building?

Teams will choose a real-world business problem and build a solution using AI.

It could be an app, prototype, automation, tool, workflow, or something we haven’t thought of yet. The goal isn’t to build something perfect. The goal is to build something that works.

• Teams must have 2–4 people.
• You can register with friends or teammates. Everyone must register separately.
• If you register on your own, we’ll match you with other participants.
• AI should be a meaningful part of your project.
• Your project should address a real-world problem.
• Projects must be ready for judging by 7PM on October 28th.
• The top three teams will be invited to present at AiEdge Summit on October 29th
• Have fun, help your teammates, and build something cool.