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Build personal AI agents.
A free weekend hackathon, in Melbourne or online. Proposed for May 2027.
Everyone is welcome, including people who don't code.
- Let me know if that Brunswick rental drops in price.
- 2 days later
- It dropped $40/wk this morning. Want me to book an inspection?
- Yes, Saturday morning.
- Booked for Saturday 10:15. It's in your calendar.
- What
- Build an agent
- And demo it over one weekend. Come solo or with friends.
- When
- May 2027
- Proposed weekend. Date not confirmed.
- Where
- Melbourne or online
- Melbourne venue not confirmed.
- Who
- Everyone, free
- Beginner support is still being planned.
Help wanted
I can't organise this alone.
I'm looking for people to help run it, and for independent hosts to run in-person hubs in other cities and countries. No hubs are confirmed yet.
I'm Ashank Sundaram, a student in Melbourne who has built personal AI agents. Message me on LinkedIn
Register interest.
I'll email you when the date and venue are confirmed. This doesn't reserve a ticket.
I only use your details for this event.
Registered
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Thanks for offering to help. I'll follow up by email.
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Roadmap.
Where the planning stands. Updated 12 November 2026.
Done
- Announced the hackathon11 November 2026.LinkedIn postInstagram post
- Went hybrid12 November 2026.
Happening now
- Interest list open
- Looking for co-organisers and hub hostsNone confirmed yet.
- Contacting Melbourne AI communities and university clubs
- Looking for sponsorsNone confirmed yet.
Not decided yet
- The date
- The Melbourne venueNothing is booked.
- The formatSchedule, online platform, beginner support, teams, judging and prizes.
- Build nights before the eventBeing considered.
Tentative
- Hackathon weekendTentatively May 2027.