TechEx Amsterdam Hackathon - AI & Big Data Expo Europe
Build AI applications across Europe's largest enterprise technology expo
🌎 Hybrid Hackathon | 📅 October 19–20, 2026 | 📍 RAI Amsterdam + Online
The official hackathon of AI & Big Data Expo Europe, organized by TechEx Events and lablab.ai.
Build AI applications and agents across AI, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, automation, edge computing, digital transformation, and data infrastructure, then showcase your project live at one of Europe's largest enterprise technology events.
📍 Please note: If approved for the on-site experience, you’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your project live. Travel and accommodation will not be covered.
Build where industries converge
The TechEx Amsterdam Hackathon takes place alongside eight co-located technology events, bringing together thousands of professionals from across the enterprise technology ecosystem.
This is an opportunity to build practical AI solutions, collaborate with developers from around the world, and present your work in front of attendees spanning multiple industries and technology domains.
From online building to live demos
The hackathon is expected to combine online collaboration with on-site activities at RAI Amsterdam, allowing teams to build, showcase, and connect with the wider TechEx community.
The exact event format is currently being finalized.
Who should participate?
Open to developers, builders, startups, researchers, and enterprise innovators from around the world. Whether you're attending in person at RAI Amsterdam or collaborating remotely, you're welcome to join.
AI applications that solve real-world problems
Your mission is to create an AI-powered product, application, workflow, or agent that delivers measurable value in a real-world environment. Projects may explore areas such as:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Applications powered by modern AI, machine learning, and generative technologies.
Cyber Security & Cloud
Solutions that improve security, resilience, governance, and cloud operations.
IoT & Connected Systems
Applications that connect devices, sensors, and intelligent systems.
Edge Computing
Experiences that bring intelligence closer to users and devices.
Intelligent Automation & Robotics
Systems that automate workflows, augment teams, or enable autonomous operations.
Digital Transformation
Tools that help organizations modernize processes, operations, and decision-making.
Data Infrastructure
Solutions focused on data ecosystems, analytics, accessibility, and operational intelligence.
Physical AI
Intelligent systems that can perceive, reason, and act in the physical world through robotics, autonomous systems, and connected infrastructure.
Additional sponsor challenges and technology tracks will be announced once participating partners are confirmed.
Build in front of the enterprise technology ecosystem
The TechEx event series attracts technology leaders, founders, developers, enterprise buyers, and decision-makers from around the world. Hackathon participants will have the opportunity to:
Launch and showcase projects
Present working solutions to a live audience during the event.
Connect with industry leaders
Meet professionals across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, automation, and digital transformation.
Validate your ideas
Get feedback from people actively deploying technology inside organizations.
Gain visibility
Outstanding projects may be highlighted through event, partner, and community channels.
Build, collaborate, and present
The event is designed to combine focused building time with opportunities to connect to the broader expo ecosystem. Expected activities include:
Building Sessions
Work with your team to turn ideas into working applications and demos.
Industry Talks
Learn from experts speaking across the co-located TechEx events.
Mentor Support
Receive guidance from partners, community experts, and industry practitioners.
Live Project Showcases
Present your work to attendees, judges, and fellow builders.
Networking
Connect with developers, founders, enterprise leaders, and technology providers.
Explore the technologies shaping the future of business
The hackathon aligns with the themes of AI & Big Data Expo Europe and its co-located events.
Sponsor stacks coming soon
Technology partners, APIs, developer platforms, and challenge sponsors will be announced once confirmed.
Participants can expect opportunities to build using technologies from across the AI and enterprise ecosystem.
Partners are being confirmed. Check back for updates as technology sponsors and challenge tracks are announced.
Prizes coming soon
Prize categories, sponsor awards, and additional benefits are currently being finalized.
Potential rewards may include:
Full details will be announced closer to launch.
What to submit?
📋 Basic Information
• Project Title
• Short Description
• Long Description
• Technology & Category Tags
📸 Cover Image and Presentation
• Cover Image
• Video Presentation
• Slide Presentation
💻 App Hosting & Code Repository
• Public GitHub Repository
• Demo Application Platform
• Application URL
For further details and guidance, please visit Submission Guidelines
Hackathon Details
Join lablab.ai hackathon and innovate using the latest models in the market. Discover all the relevant details below.
🗓️ Where and when
The start date of the hackathon is mentioned according to the date specified on the hackathon page, cover and schedule. The hackathon will take place on the lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord server.
🦸🏼♂️ Who can join?
Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of previous AI or coding experience! We encourage anyone with a passion for AI or an interest in exploring how it can be used in their field to join.
😅 What about teams?
If you don't have a team, don't worry! You can connect with other participants from all over the world on our dashboard or Discord server. We also recommend checking out our Discord server to find teammates and bounce around ideas. You can join the server here.
🛠️ How to participate
The hackathon will take place online on lablab.ai platform and lablab.ai Discord Server. Please register for both in order to participate. To participate click the "Enroll" button at the bottom of the page and read our Hackathon Guidelines and Getting Started Guide.
🧠 Get prepared / Use Lablab.ai to Learn About AI
To get ready for the hackathon, visit our AI Tech pages and read up on all the available technologies. You can also check out our tutorials page for more information on how to use them. Get a head start on your project by using the resources on lablab.ai
Speakers, Mentors & Judges
Event Schedule
- To be announced