Hack-AI-thon

AI Hackathon: Build, Learn & Connect with AI
Ready to dive into AI? Whether you're a curious hacker or an experienced dev, this hands-on hack-AI-thon is your chance to explore, experiment, and collaborate with others who are just as excited about the future of artificial intelligence.

What to Expect:
Join us for a dynamic 4-hour event featuring:

• Mini Workshops led by local AI developers
• Hacking Time to explore tools and build creative solutions
• Community Connections with fellow tech enthusiasts

This hackathon is all about learning by doing. We'll work with tools like Claude MCP and explore local AI models together.

Little experience? No problem! Just bring your laptop and curiosity—we’ll provide guidance and good vibes.

Agenda
Time | Activity | Lead

• 13:00 - 13:30 | Intro and Choosing Project
• 13:30 – 13:45 | Workshop: Extending your AI with Model Context Protocol (MCP) | Ola Hungerford
• 13:45 – 14:30 | Hacking Time | —
• 14:30 – 14:45 | Workshop: Ollama Demo | Nick Yaeger
• 14:45 – 15:30 | Hacking Time | —
• 15:30 – 15:45 | Workshop: TAgents + Cognition Architecture | Jose Luis
• 15:45 – 16:30 | Hacking Time | —
• 16:30 - 17:00 | Wrap-up / Show and Tell | Aaron Eden

Location & Date
🗓️ Date & Time: Sunday, June 8th 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Cyber Warfare Range at Pima Community College – East Campus
💸 Tickets: $10 donation (talk to us if you're in need of help)

Who Should Come?

• Developers, hackers, and tech-tinkerers
• Friendly humans who want to build cool stuff together

Takeaways

• Practical AI experience (Claude, Agent Frameworks, Ollama, local models)
• New friends in the AI community
• Inspiration for your next big idea!