Monterro and Cillers are thrilled to invite you to the Event of the Year for developers: the Nordic Software AI Hackathon. Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Waterfront in Stockholm. Free of charge: Breakfast, lunch, fika, dinner and beverages included!
Nordic Software AI Hackathon - A Fun And Transformative Experience
⭐️ Immerse yourself in an inspiring and creative atmosphere together with peers from the Nordics' most prominent companies. We've prepared a track with challenging milestones designed to test and enhance your skills.
⭐️ Stay Up-to-Date with Game-Changing Technology: Engage hands-on with technology adopted by industry leaders like Apple, SpaceX, Uber, Cisco, LinkedIn, VISA, Walmart, Electronic Arts, and Akamai to build better systems faster.
⭐️ Break Old Habits In A New Environment: Gain inspiration, knowledge, and challenges that encourage you to break old habits and discover better ways of building systems.
The Challenge
Build An AI-Powered Super Capable, Scalable, Reliable And Secure Software System. We have challenging milestones prepared for you and will release the spec two weeks before the event, August 4th.
Showcase Your Demo in Front of 1300 C-Level Executives
The three finalists will have the unique opportunity to showcase their demos on the main stage at Waterfront to an audience of 1300 C-level executives. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities in front of the tech industry's top professionals!
The Prize: A Trip to Silicon Valley
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Silicon Valley with visits to Stanford University, AI Labs and Robotics Lab, along with meet and greets with tech giants such as Google and Meta. The prize includes flights and three hotel nights for three people.
All Are Welcome
From beginners to experts, everyone eager to learn are welcome! This hackathon is about sharing knowledge, sparking inspiration and fostering a supportive community for all.
Raving Reviews from Developers at Cillers AI Hackathons:
Developer at Klarna: "Had an exhilarating experience at the hackathon - felt like stumbling into the Y Combinator of the Scandinavia!"
Developer at H&M: "Thanks for spearheading such an exceptional event, and fostering an environment conducive to technical exploration and innovation."
Developer at SEB: "Incredibly inspiring! The Cillers hackathon is a great opportunity to try out the latest tech, alongside a community of talented and creative minds."
Developer at Scania: “A lot of fun joining this one! Met a bunch of nice people, and got to work with some cool new technology."
Developer at Treebula: "It was a fantastic journey blending innovation, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology!"
Developer at Ericsson: "The hackathon was fantastic!"
CTO at Triggerbee: "The technical assistance was outstanding, and witnessing the impressive demos from other participants was incredibly inspiring."
Agenda
08:30 - Registration and Breakfast
09:00 - Welcome Speech, Team Formations and Set Up
09:30 - Start Coding! Dive into development with your teams.
12:00 - Lunch Break.
12.45 - Coding Continues: Final push before the presentations.
15:00 - Finalist Selection: Each team presents for 2 minutes. Our jury selects two teams to advance to the finals.
16:20 - Winner Selection: The two finalist teams will take the main stage and showcase their projects in front of 1,300 B2B software founders and executives. Each team will have exactly 2 minutes to present. A large clock on the stage will count down from 120 to 0, and the presentation will be interrupted when time is up. The audience will decide by voting via an app which team built the best app. All participants in the hackathon will sit in the upper gallery to witness the grand final together.
17.00 - Dinner: Celebrate the day’s achievements and enjoy a well-deserved feast.
19:00 - Closing Remarks and Acknowledgements
FAQ:
Can I Join a Team? Yes! If you come alone and wants to join a team we arrange that on-site.
Can I Bring a Whole Team? Yes! If you have a team, simply ensure that all members register through this event page.
Can I Come Without a Team and Work Independently? Yes! If you prefer to tackle challenges on your own, you're welcome to work independently. We support all styles of participation and ensure that all attendees, whether solo or in teams, have access to the same resources and opportunities.
Thanks to our sponsors:
We've selected the world’s best software technologies for every key capability needed to build scalable, reliable, and secure software systems: Couchbase, Kong, Redpanda, Curity, Databricks and Polytope. And we work with Compileit, the Nordic's best UX designers, to craft amazing tracks and milestones.
