Yael Oscar Avila Camargo@avilaYael

EscrowGuard is a multi-agent platform designed to resolve operational friction and strict regulatory compliance in high-value financial transactions or escrows. Developed by the "Script Hunters" team for the "Regulated & High-Stakes Workflows" track of the Band of Agents hackathon, the system turns validation into a real-time interactive negotiation room. - Instead of slow processes, EscrowGuard introduces a "Syndicate of Intelligent Agents" and robust technical orchestration: - Extractor AI (PydanticAI): Instantly processes passports and PDF documents to extract structured data with strict type validation. - Bank Retention (Mock SPEI): Simulates the preventive freezing of funds in escrow accounts while analyzing the profiles of those involved. - Risk OSINT Agent (CrewAI): Actively searches the web and scans international databases (OFAC, PEP, SAT) to identify money laundering networks or potential criminal sanctions. - Logic Orchestrator (LangGraph): A state machine that coordinates the agents and halts the financial flow if any level of risk is detected. Its biggest differentiator is its Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) architecture operated through Band Pro. If the agents detect an ambiguous case (such as a false positive due to a name collision with a sanctioned politician), LangGraph pauses the operation and calls a human Compliance Officer (DPO) into the room. The DPO can interrogate the OSINT agent about its sources, analyze discrepancies, and execute a manual approval to release the funds, bridging the scalability of AI with critical human judgment to close deals with complete security.

ScopeShield is a developer-focused tool designed to prevent scope creep before work begins. It transforms vague client or stakeholder requests into a clear technical scope contract, helping teams understand what is really being asked, what parts of the codebase may be affected, what risks are hidden behind the request, and what questions need to be answered before making commitments. Instead of reacting after a project grows out of control, ScopeShield helps developers, freelancers, agencies, and product teams clarify expectations early. The platform generates a structured analysis that includes hidden scope items, impacted areas, technical risks, clarifying questions, implementation steps, realistic time estimates, and a professional client-ready response. By turning ambiguity into actionable technical clarity, ScopeShield protects time, improves communication, and reduces costly misunderstandings.

📅 June 12–19, 2026 • June 12: Kick-off Stream • June 12–19: Online Build Phase • June 19: Project Submissions Ends 🌍 Fully online hackathon. Join and build from anywhere in the world. 🤝 Build practical enterprise workflows where AI agents communicate, coordinate, exchange context, and complete work together. 🧠 Powered by Band and Codeband, built for collaborative AI systems and agent orchestration. 🏆 Prize Pool: $10,000+ 🧑‍💻 Apply now to build the next generation of enterprise multi-agent systems.

Build solutions that improve how software is built. Work with an AI that understands your codebase, helping you reduce repetitive work and build with real context. ⏳ Build your project in 48 hours. 🚀 Get hands-on with IBM Bob and explore how AI fits into real development workflows before it becomes standard. 💡 Build tools and workflows that developers would actually use. ⭐ Learn directly from experts throughout the event. 🤝 Join a team or build solo. 💰 Prize pool: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Register before the Kick-Off Stream and start building with Bob.

📅 May 11–19, 2026 • May 11 – 19: Online Build Phase. • May 18 (Hybrid Build Day – Online & Onsite) • May 19 (Demos & Awards – Online & Onsite) 🌍 Hybrid event. Join online from anywhere or build onsite at the venue. 🏆 Winners will be announced live on stage at the AI & Big Data Expo North America on May 19 📍 On-site Venue (May 18–19): San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA, USA 🤝 Join solo or with a team. 🎟 FREE AI & Big Data Expo North America ticket included for participants that are able to join the on-site phase. 🏆Compete for a $10,000 prize pool 🧑‍💻 Apply now to design, prototype, and showcase enterprise-ready innovation.