Houston AI Institute HACKATHON
Build an AI prototype in one day. Bring a team or come solo!
Join developers, innovators, students, and creators across Houston to build functional AI agents and prototypes for human flourishing. No technical experience required — open to everyone!
Developers, creatives, storytellers, community leaders & students.
Whether you build code every day or have never touched AI before, there is a team and a challenge waiting for you in Houston!
Developers & AI Engineers
Build LLM pipelines, autonomous multi-agents, voice bots, and vector search prototypes in one intensive day.
Creatives & Designers
Design UI/UX wireframes, multimodal user flows, graphic brand assets, and intuitive AI human experiences.
Storytellers & Content Creators
Explore generative media, video synthesis, audio translation, script generation, and digital narratives.
Community & Ministry Leaders
Identify community pain points, pastoral workflows, volunteer coordination, and social impact AI tools.
Students & Educators
Build educational mentors, learning companions, lesson builders, and research assistant bots.
Tech Enthusiasts & Beginners
Learn no-code AI tools, conversational bots, interactive simulations, and automation workflows.
One Full Day of Fast-Paced AI Creation in Houston
Houston AI Institute brings together the city’s brightest minds, curious beginners, and seasoned tech professionals to prove what is possible when community and AI unite.
Build an AI Prototype in One Day: Humanity, Innovation & Community Flourishing
Venue, schedule, and full event details will be sent directly to registrants. Spots are strictly limited to ensure an optimal builder-to-mentor ratio.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
From morning kick-off and team matching to evening live prototype demonstrations.
Check-in, Badges & Light Breakfast
Pick up your hacker badge, grab coffee and breakfast tacos, and test high-speed venue wifi.
Opening Keynote & Team Formation Matchup
Welcome remarks from Houston AI Institute leaders. Solo participants are connected with complementary co-builders.
Hacking Sprint Begins: Concept to Code
Build tables open. Access API keys, mentor office hours, and technical guides.
Lunch & Mentor Rapid Review
Hot lunch provided. AI architects circulate for 1-on-1 prototype tuning and feedback.
Afternoon Build Sprint & Feature Freeze
Refine user flows, integrate LLM agents, and assemble a 3-minute working demonstration.
Project Submission Deadline
All prototype repos, demo videos, and live links submitted for judging.
Live Prototype Demos & Judge Showcase
Teams demo their AI solutions live on stage in front of judges and community peers.
Awards Ceremony & Celebration
Presentation of track awards, recognition certificates, and closing mixer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Houston AI Institute Hackathon.
Spots are limited — register early
Free registration is open to individuals and teams. Venue and schedule details will be emailed to confirmed registrants.