Technologists Of Color Presents QuickBuild featuring the Community Watch Party for The Full Stack Season Finale
QuickBuild
Featuring the Community Watch Party for The Full Stack Season Finale
For the past several weeks, you've watched The 404 Arc-itects—Technologists of Color's Jon Exume and Mark Lawson—compete on The Full Stack, building a company, creating a brand, and launching a product under pressure.
Now it's your turn.
QuickBuild is an AI-powered team building challenge where you'll experience that same fast-paced spirit of innovation, collaboration, and problem solving. Whether you're an experienced developer, an entrepreneur exploring AI, or simply curious about what you can create with today's AI tools, this event is designed to get you building.
The evening begins with networking, followed by a brief introduction to Kiro, the AI development environment used by the 404 Arc-itects throughout their journey on The Full Stack. Each team will receive Kiro credits to use during the challenge, giving you the opportunity to build with the same AI-powered development environment featured throughout the competition.
Bring your own team or come solo and form one at the event. Once the challenge is revealed, you'll have one hour to build something worth demoing.
When time is up, each team will present what they created, our judges will recognize the top projects with prizes, and we'll wrap up the evening by coming together for the community watch party of the Season Finale of The Full Stack.
Along the way, enjoy complimentary food and beverages, connect with fellow builders, and take advantage of free parking at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs.
What to Expect
🤝🏾 Connect with the Community
Meet software developers, entrepreneurs, students, designers, product leaders, and AI enthusiasts from across Atlanta's technology ecosystem.
🚀 Get Introduced to Kiro
Learn the basics of the AI development environment used by the 404 Arc-itects throughout their journey on The Full Stack.
🎁 Receive Kiro Credits
Each team will receive Kiro credits to use during the QuickBuild challenge.
⏱ Build Under Pressure
Work with your team to design, prototype, and build a solution in just one hour.
🎤 Demo Your Project
Present your team's solution and see what others create.
🏆 Compete for Prizes
Judges will recognize the top teams for creativity, execution, and impact.
📺 Watch the Season Finale Together
Celebrate the evening with the Technologists of Color community as we watch the Season Finale of The Full Stack.
🍽️ Enjoy Food & Refreshments
Complimentary food and beverages will be available throughout the evening.
🚗 Free Parking
Parking at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs is complimentary.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested in building with AI.
Whether you're an experienced technologist, an aspiring creator, or simply curious about what's possible with AI, QuickBuild is designed for people who want to learn by doing.
This event is a great fit for:
Software Developers
Product Managers
Designers
Entrepreneurs & Founders
Students
AI Enthusiasts
No matter your background or experience level, if you're excited to collaborate, create, and explore what's possible with AI, you'll fit right in.
Evening Schedule
6:00 PM – Check-In, Networking, Food & Refreshments
6:30 PM – Welcome, Event Overview & Introduction to Kiro
7:00 PM – QuickBuild Challenge Begins
8:00 PM – Team Demos
8:20 PM – Winners Announced & Prize Presentation
8:30 PM – Networking, Food & Refreshments
9:00 PM – Community Watch Party: The Full Stack Season Finale
10:00 PM – Event Concludes
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE)
🚗 Parking: Free
Presented by Technologists of Color
Sponsored by AWS
Bring your laptop. Bring your ideas. Bring your team—or meet one when you arrive. We'll provide each team with Kiro credits for the challenge.
The timer starts at 7:00 PM.
How quickly can you build?