AWS AI Agents Hackathon
AWS AI Agents Hackathon
Join us to build cutting-edge AI agents that push the limits of LLMs and AI applications!
We're bringing together SF's best AI engineers, founders and startups for a 1-day hackathon to build projects at the edge of what's possible with AI.
🎉 🏆 $30k+ in Prizes!
🚀 The Challenge
Create secure AI agents that demonstrate advanced reasoning, action, and tool usage through vertical-specific applications. Build agents that can handle sensitive data, implement proper security controls, and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that inspire both judges and participants.
🎤 Showcase Your Vision:You will have 3 minutes to captivate the audience and judges with your innovative solution. Present one overview slide and deliver a live demo of your secure AI agent's capabilities and transformative impact.
Judges
We have an incredible list of judges that will be present at the event.
Jon Turdiev - Senior Solutions Architect @AWS
Saptarshi Banerjee - Senior Solutions Architect @AWS
Srujith Poondla - Sr. Software Dev Engineer @AWS
Gautam Kumar - Software Dev Manager @AWS
Avnish Kumar - Sr. Engineer @AWS
Sathya Balakrishnan - Senior SA Manager @AWS
Arsh Vishen - Sr. Product Manager @Vanta
Gagan Bhat - Member of Technical Staff @Anthropic
Daghan Altas - Head of Product @Semgrep
Taher Elgamal - Partner @Evolution Equity Partners
Adam Jacob - CEO and Co-Founder @System Initiative
Nick Stinemates - VP BD @System Initiative
Osman Ramadan - Co-Founder @Agemo
Aymeric Zhuo - Co-Founder @Agemo
Islombek Abdulakhatov - CEO @AORTA
Ulug Mirmukhamedov - Founder @UIC Group
Sako Mammadov - Platform Engineer @Gladly
Arzu Suleymanova - Data Analyst
Speakers
Faisal Farooq - Solutions Architect Leader @AWS
Jon Turdiev - Senior Solutions Architect @AWS
Arsh Vishen - Sr. Product Manager @Vanta
Jean Malha - Senior Specialist Solutions Architect @AWS
Sako Mammadov - Platform Engineer @Gladly
Cal Rueb - Applied AI Lead @Anthropic
Jayson Delancey - Head of Security Advocacy @Semgrep
Taher Elgamal - Partner @Evolution Equity Partners
Adam Jacob - CEO and Co-Founder @System Initiative
Casey Ellis - Founder @Bugcrowd
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The Opportunity
Win big at this hackathon! Compete for a chance to grab prizes and present your best secure AI agent solution.
Maximize your creation with sponsor solutions: Our sponsors offer powerful security, AI, and development solutions that can enhance your projects. Explore and utilize sponsor products to win special prizes and build more sophisticated agents.
Join a vibrant community: Connect with 300+ fellow AI builders, AWS customers, and San Francisco-based developers. Learn from industry experts and gain valuable exposure for your work.
Meet investors and partners: Network with sponsors and investors who are interested in secure AI innovations. Gain feedback, connections, and potential partnerships.
Don't miss out! Assemble your team (or go solo!) and be a part of shaping the future of secure AI agents. This hackathon welcomes projects at all stages to compete for prizes!
🗓️ Schedule (Tentative):
9:30 AM: 🚪 Doors Open
9:45 AM: 🎤 Keynote & Opening Remarks
11:00 AM: 💻 Start Coding!
13:30 PM: 🍕Lunch
4:30 PM: 📤 Project Submission Deadline
5:00 PM: 👩💻 Finalists Presentations and Judging
7:00 PM: 🏆 Awards Ceremony
Sponsors
AWS
Anthropic
Bugcrowd
Evolution VC
Semgrep
System Initiative
Vanta
The Venue
AWS SF Builders Loft, San Francisco
A special thank you to AWS for providing their beautiful SF Builders Loft space.
What to Expect:
Industry leading AI companies featuring teams that are building the future of intelligence. Talk to the founders, engineers and investors directly.
Laser focused talks led by experts in the industry.
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JUDGING: The judging participation is invitation only. You can apply here
SPONSORSHIP NOTICE: The organizations and companies listed in this page and in our material have provided support for this hackathon and have been carefully selected. We are always oversubscribed, for future events apply here
By invitation or approval only.
By registering, you agree to follow the AWS Community Codes of Conduct and agree to the AWS Event Terms and Conditions.
All attendees, including speakers, sponsors, judges, and organizers, must present a valid physical government-issued ID. This is mandatory with no exceptions – no digital IDs accepted.
All participants must be 18 or older to attend the event at our space.
There's no scooter/bike parking available in the building.