# ProductTank Manchester: AI Prototyping Hackathon 🚀
We're back on Wednesday 8th July for something a little different.
This month we're swapping talks for a hands-on AI prototyping hackathon, giving product people the chance to become product builders for an evening.
Working in teams, you'll have just 90 minutes to identify a user problem, design a solution, and build a working prototype using AI-powered tools.
No coding experience required.
## The Challenge
Imagine Manchester City Council has commissioned your team to create a digital product for Manchester Day 2026 – the city's biggest annual celebration.
Manchester Day brings together communities, artists, performers and visitors from across the city for a day of parades, music, storytelling, culture and creativity.
Your challenge is simple:
How might we create a product that helps people get more out of Manchester Day 2026?
You might help people:
- Discover events and performances
- Plan their day
- Navigate the city
- Explore Manchester's cultural links with Barcelona
- Learn about performers and community groups
- Enjoy the event with friends and family
- Access information more easily
- Or solve an entirely different problem
The best ideas will combine strong product thinking, clear user value and rapid execution.
## Sponsored by Lovable ❤️
This event is being run in partnership with Lovable, the AI-powered app building platform.
Lovable will be providing attendees with access to additional credits, allowing teams to build and prototype their ideas during the event.
Whether you're an experienced product leader or completely new to AI-powered prototyping, you'll be amazed at how much you can create in a short space of time.
Please bring a laptop, as you'll need one to participate.
## Who Should Attend?
This event is open to anyone interested in product, technology and building digital experiences.
Our community regularly includes:
- Product Managers
- Product Leaders
- Startup Founders
- Designers
- Engineers and Developers
- Researchers
- Delivery Managers
- People looking to move into Product
- Anyone curious about AI-powered product development
You don't need any prior experience with Lovable or AI tools.
## What You'll Get
👋 Meet fellow product people from across Manchester
🚀 Experience AI-powered product building first-hand
💡 Collaborate with people from different backgrounds and disciplines
🏆 Compete for prizes and community glory
🍕 Food and refreshments
🍺 Post-event networking
## Agenda
6:00pm – Arrival, food and networking
6:30pm – Welcome, challenge briefing and Lovable introduction
6:45pm – Team formation
7:00pm – Build begins
8:30pm – Finalist demos and audience voting
8:50pm – Winners announced
9:00pm – Close and optional drinks nearby
## Awards
🏆 Best Overall Product
👥 Best User Outcome
🚀 Most Innovative Idea
Spaces are limited and this event is expected to fill up quickly.
Please only register if you're planning to attend, and remember to bring a laptop.
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### Please note
- Venue and event details may be subject to change.
- We sometimes take photos at our events for community and promotional use. By attending, you consent to any photographs you appear in being used in this way.
- Your name will be used for registration and check-in purposes only.
- Tickets are free but limited. If you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP so somebody else can take your place.
