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## ​Prize Ceremony: AI Application Building Challenge 🎖️

​Join us for the official Prize Ceremony of the AI Application Building Challenge—a high-energy closing celebration where we recognize the builders who shipped real demos, showcased impact, and completed the challenge journey.
​This is a community-first evening designed to celebrate winners, spotlight participant stories, and connect the ecosystem around what’s next.
​What to expect

• ​Rapid Participant Spotlight (30 sec each): Challenge participants who want to share a quick win, lesson, or breakthrough from their build
• ​Winner Announcement on Stage: Top 3 overall winners revealed live
• ​Special Category Awards: Recognition for standout projects across additional categories (innovation, execution, creativity, impact, etc.)
• ​Community Networking: Meet builders, mentors, founders, and professionals—swap ideas, feedback, and opportunities
• ​What’s Next: A short update on upcoming programs, initiatives, and business-focused opportunities in the DDS ecosystem

​Who should attend

• ​Challenge participants & supporters
• ​Builders, founders, product people, and AI practitioners
• ​Anyone exploring applied AI projects, collaboration, or future programs

​Format
​Short stage segments + maximum networking time. Come ready with:

• ​A quick 30-second intro (optional)
• ​Your demo link/video handy (if you want to show someone during networking)

​We’ll see you there to celebrate, connect, and launch the next wave of builders.