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Event | Hackathon
IBM Dev Day AI Demystified Hackathon
January 30, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
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Virtual Event + Hackathon
January 29 - February 1, 2026
On January 29, join this no-cost event featuring dozens of AI experts focused on next generation resources for AI builders. IBM Dev Day: AI Demystified programming is designed to help you navigate the complex AI landscape of developer tools, infrastructure automation projects and products, and AI agent building and governance best practices – all intended to advance and scale your AI impact quickly!
Then, apply what you learned during IBM Dev Day to compete in the hackathon taking place January 30 - February 1! You'll build a proof-of-concept to address the hackathon challenge:
Every great idea deserves a faster path to reality. Use AI to simplify the steps that slow teams down — organizing work, connecting tools, or turning insights into action. Show how approachable, practical AI can make building and launching new solutions easier for everyone.
Why participate
Get hands-on experience: test your imagination and expand your technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Access industry-leading AI tools and resources, including IBM Cloud and watsonx services.
Team up and work closely with colleagues to share knowledge, or connect with your new expanded professional network.
This is your chance to win up to $5,000 for first place!
Please note: IBM employees are not eligible to participate in the hackathon.