## Hackathon Pre-Planning Session: Get Ready to Build

Thinking of joining the AI Coding Hackathon but not sure where to start?

Or already signed up and want to feel better prepared?

This session is for you.

This relaxed, interactive pre-planning event is designed to **help you get fully set up and ready to build**. Whether you're committed or just curious, come along to:

✅ Meet other attendees and potential teammates
✅ Learn how the hackathon will run and what to expect
✅ Get inspired by example projects and real-world problem ideas
✅ **Get help choosing and setting up the right tools** for your project
✅ **Work through how to define a clear, buildable problem to solve**
✅ Ask questions in real-time and feel fully prepared

We'll walk through logistics, demo some useful tools, and share tips to **turn early ideas into solid plans**.

You'll leave the session with clarity, a working setup, and a big boost of creative energy.

No pressure, no pitching — just a casual, supportive session focused on **helping you build the foundation for a great hackathon experience**.

💬 **Bonus**: Join the Discord https://discord.com/invite/KrZdwUDrSu
and hop into the `#hackathon` channel to keep the momentum going.

## Resources to Get Started

📘 **Community Guide & Starter Repo**
Kick things off with our open-source guide:
👉 [https://github.com/AI-Product-Development/community-guide](https://github.com/AI-Product-Development/community-guide)
🎓 **Skool Pre-Registration**
Want access to deeper learning, project showcases, and mentorship after the event?
👉 [Pre-register here](https://airtable.com/appydKBEzaiAhYdQY/pagwwotD9F86LLbK4/form)

AI Driven Coding From Idea to Product

David Braendler

Tarannum Hasan

Joe McLeod

Da Wan

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fiorella

Dayoung Kim

Charlie Teo

Vibashana Ganga

Keith 

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Shreya Pallan

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## AI Coding Hackathon

*\* Please* ***[RSVP on Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ai-coding-hackathon-tickets-1298138961579?aff=Meetup)*** *to secure your spot.*
*\* RSVPing on Meetup does not guarantee entry.*

\* Join us on **[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/KrZdwUDrSu)** for more details - jump onto the #hackathon channel with questions

\* https://discord.gg/GVn8rejT?event=1360357124235858050

Join us for a grassroots hackathon designed to bring AI enthusiasts, coders, creatives, and builders together to prototype exciting ideas in just one day.

This is more than just a hackathon — it’s a practice run for something bigger. Be part of the community that’s shaping the future of AI, while having fun, meeting like-minded people, and building cool stuff.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### **Do I need to be an expert in AI to join?**

Nope! This event is open to all levels — whether you're just curious about AI or already deep in model development. You'll find something to contribute, and you'll definitely learn something new.

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### **Can I come alone?**

Absolutely. Many people do. We'll help solo attendees team up with others at the start of the event — it's a great way to meet people.

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### **What should I bring?**

* A laptop + charger
* Any specific tools or software you like to work with
* A good attitude and collaborative spirit!

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### **Will food or drinks be provided?**

This event is online! We’ll have breaks scheduled so you can refuel.

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### **How do teams work?**

You can come with a team pre-formed, or we’ll help you find one on the day. Teams usually form around shared interests or ideas — we’ll kick things off with a quick “idea jam” to get things rolling.

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### **Are there prizes?**

Yes! We’ll have small but cool prizes for the top projects, judged by creativity, impact, and execution.

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### **What kind of projects can we build?**

Anything related to AI — tools, experiments, apps, artistic projects, or even something weird and fun. It’s wide open! We’ll also have a few optional themes to spark inspiration.

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### **Is this a competition or a learning event?**

Both! There’s a fun competitive element, but the real goal is learning, networking, and creativity. You don’t need to “win” to get a ton out of it.

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### **What’s the refund policy?**

Tickets are non-refundable due to upfront costs — but you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. Just let us know!

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### **Can I bring my emotional support AI?**

As long as it doesn’t try to take over the world, sure. Just keep it out of the judging panel — we’ve had issues with robot bias before. 😉

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### **What if I have no idea what to build?**

Perfect — that’s where the magic happens. We’ll run an “idea jam” at the start to spark concepts and form teams. You’ll be surprised how quickly something clicks.

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### **What if my code doesn’t work?**

Welcome to the club. 😄 Come for the bugs, stay for the breakthroughs. Everyone's here to learn and help each other out.

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AI Coding Hackathon

**Monthly Social Debating is back!** Join us for drinks, a meal, and a fun evening of impromptu debates. For $10, you'll practice "thinking on your feet," a valuable skill for work and life, while meeting like-minded people. Enjoy a relaxed, engaging atmosphere. Limited spots, RSVP required.

NB Venue TBA - message the WhatsApp groups with suggestions :)

**Payment:** https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ6pu58n0Bm0ec001
**Questions:** Dave: 027 203 9566
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**Cross Promotion**: 👉 [https://www.meetup.com/ai-driven-coding/](https://www.meetup.com/ai-driven-coding/)

Impromptu Social Debating

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Steven

Crystal 

Absar 

Stephen Peacock

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Della

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Evening (dinner and drinks) with Impromptu Debating

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**AI + Databases – Smarter Data Development**
🌐 productfoundry.ai Level: Intermediate

Design, Query, and Build with AI-Powered Tools

Ready to level up your backend skills? This hands-on workshop is designed for developers who want to work faster and smarter with databases—especially when integrating AI into their dev workflow.

We’ll explore how to model and manage data using modern object-relational mapping (ORM) tools, and how AI can help generate schemas, write queries, debug issues, and handle migrations. You'll walk away with a better understanding of how to structure your backend, manage data relationships, and build full-stack apps faster.

🔍 What You’ll Experience:
🗄️ Schema Design with AI – Use AI to plan and create normalized, relational data structures.
🧠 Smarter Querying – Learn how AI can assist with SQL generation, joins, and optimization.
🔄 ORM in Practice – Dive into tools like Prisma and TypeORM to map your data to code.
🛠️ Hands-On Coding – Build and connect a backend to a real-world data model.
📊 AI-Accelerated Development – Speed up migrations, seeding, and integration tasks.

👩‍💻 Who Should Attend:
Developers familiar with JavaScript, Python, or backend frameworks
Builders looking to scale their apps with structured data
Intermediate coders eager to deepen their understanding of ORMs and databases
AI-curious devs who want to offload some of the backend heavy lifting
Unlock the full power of your data stack—combine AI with proven tools to build smarter, more maintainable apps.

AI Driven Coding - from idea to product - Minneapolis

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