Encode Vibe Coding Hackathon
Encode Club are back for a three-day Hackathon with a unique challenge: utilise AI tools, models, and workflows to bring your visions to life. Welcome to the 2026 Vibe Coding Hackathon.
Schedule
Friday
4pm: Doors Open, Registration
5pm: Opening Ceremony
5:15pm: Solvimon - Don’t Vibe-Code Your Pricing
Arnon Shimoni - VP Growth @ Solvimon
5:30pm: Codeplain - Spec-Driven Development with Agentic Skills
Žan Jonke - SWE @ Codeplain
6pm: Sui
Alvaro Lillo - Solutions Engineer @ Sui
6:30pm: Luffa
7pm: Vercel
The Challenge
You can only build with AI
Build anything you want
Judging rewards creativity, technical skill, usability, and startup potential
Solvimon Bounty: Most likely to be a successful business. Prize: 4K portable monitor, Hackable eInk display (TRMNL) with dev kit
Luffa Bounty: TBC
Codeplain Bounty: TBC
What to Expect
A full weekend of hacking and experimentation
Workshops, learning moments, and community vibes
Mentorship and guidance throughout the event
More details (schedule, workshops, and prize information) will be announced in the run up to the Hackathon.
Whether you’re exploring new AI workflows, prototyping product ideas, or launching something completely new, this hackathon is your chance to push boundaries, meet incredible people, and build fast with AI at the center of everything.
Tickets (Free & Paid)
Vibe Coding Hackathon is a 3-day, fully catered event. There are a limited number of free tickets available, you will be entered into a ballot which will be drawn in the run-up to the event - these tickets are randomly drawn and do not guarantee your entry upon arrival. 🎟️
If you are part of a uni society and would like free gauranteed tickets, email [email protected]
To reserve your space and guarantee entry, there are paid tickets available.
Sponsors
Community Partners
Minor Figures: Workshop + coffee!
Origin Coffee: Cold brew concentrate to try!
Previously at the Encode Hub
Past Events
Venue
Take a look at our venue, Encode Hub, 41 Pitfield Street, in the heart of Shoreditch!
🤝 Partnership & Sponsorship
For partnership or sponsorship opportunities, contact Katerina at [email protected].