1,000+ AI builders. 72 hours. €50,000 in cash prizes. Real problems. Working products. Since AI Hackathon 2026 brings together AI engineers, software developers, researchers, founders and students from Finland and around the world in Turku on 6–8 November 2026. During the build weekend, participants work in teams on real company and public-sector challenges and turn ideas into working AI products. No slide decks or mockups — the focus is on building and shipping. At a glance 1,000+ builders targeted €50,000 cash prize pool 72-hour AI build weekend Real industry and technology challenges Free participation Open to students and professionals worldwide VCs, AI research groups and technology partners involved Post-event support for the strongest teams toward pilots, production and startups The inaugural Since AI Hackathon in 2025 brought together 260 builders who shipped more than 30 AI projects. In 2026, the ambition is to scale the model into one of Finland’s most concentrated environments for turning AI talent into working products. Google Web AI Lead Jason Mayes will also travel from San Francisco to Turku to speak and mentor builders in person. Who should apply? AI and ML engineers, software developers, data scientists, researchers, designers, technical founders, students and other builders who want to create something real. You can apply individually or with a team. Participation is free and the event is held in English. Program Friday 6 November — opening, challenges, team formation and building begins Saturday 7 November — building, mentoring and technical sessions Sunday 8 November — final builds, demos, judging and awards More information: https://sinceai.ai/hackathon Ilmoittaudu Kopioi tapahtumasivun linkki