

Needle Virtual Hackathon - Global Event
Whether you're an automation expert or just getting started, this one's for you. We're hosting an hackathon online for people who want to design, deploy, and scale AI-driven automation.
On March 2, 2026, we’re bringing together the global AI community to collaborate, prototype, and pressure-test ideas in a fast-paced, hands-on format. It’s a working session hosted by the Needle team and designed for beginners and experts who build AI systems for real clients and real-world complexity.
What to expect
Collaborative hacking on advanced AI workflows, agents, and automation systems
Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange with fellow agency leaders and senior practitioners
Realistic challenges focused on scalability, reliability, orchestration, and business impact
A focused, high-signal environment, no pitches, no fluff
Who should attend
People looking to learn about AI and automations and build their first automations
AI automation agency Founders, Technical Leads, AI Implementers and Builders
AI workflow, automation, and agent architects
Consultants and practitioners delivering production-grade AI solutions
Event details
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM Berlin, 11am New York, 9pm India
Location: Google Meets
Agenda
17:00 - 17:30 Welcome and kick-off
17:30 - 21:00 Build build build
21:00 onwards: Q&A and discussion
Whats in it?
A lot of collaborating and building
Meet other builders, connect with global AI community, and learn from the creators of Needle
Create your own AI agents with low-code and no-code tools from Needle
Top the charts with your workflow and win awards. (Awards will be announced shortly before the event). Whether you’re refining multi-agent systems, automating complex business processes, or exploring new architectures for AI-driven services, this hackathon is a space to build, challenge assumptions, and connect with peers operating at the same level. The top AI workflow builders will be invited to join our partner program, gaining access to the tools and support needed to deliver cutting-edge AI workflows to clients - while unlocking new revenue streams through referrals.
Some inspirations to look at:
Roast landing pages: https://needle.app/workflow-templates/marketing-landing-page-roaster
RAG chatbot: https://needle.app/workflow-templates/rag-chatbot
Create Podcast from blog: https://needle.app/workflow-templates/content-to-podcast
PS: We are always looking for incredible talent to join our team. If you kick ass, come talk to us.
Feel free to invite your teams, colleagues, friends and clients.