MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit 2026
🚀 MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit:
Build the Future of AI Reliability
📅 September 17, 2026 · Palo Alto, California
About the Event
Powerful AI requires more than advanced models—it depends on infrastructure that is reliable, observable, fast, and efficient.
Spend one day building practical tools for mining infrastructure data, intelligent model routing, or AI reliability. Compete for a share of our $10,000 cash prize pool. Choose one challenge track or combine ideas across multiple tracks.
We’ll provide APIs📊, public infrastructure datasets🛠️, a starter notebook💻, mentors🤝, and a community of builders to support you throughout the hackathon.
After the competition, join the AI Reliability Summit, featuring industry leaders, founders, and investors discussing the future of AI infrastructure and reliability. Wrap up the day with an evening networking reception providing food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
Timeline
8:00 AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM — Welcome Keynote
9:30 AM — Hackathon begins
12:00 PM — Lunch
3:30 PM — Project Submissions Close
3:50 PM — Finalist Demos
5:00 PM — Awards & Ceremony
5:30 PM — The Future of AI Infrastructure Panel
5:50 PM — AI Reliability Beyond the Model Panel
6:10 PM — Beer & Wine Service Begins
6:30 PM — Networking Reception
8:00 PM — Event Concludes
🏆 Prizes & Opportunities
Compete across multiple award categories for a $10,000 cash prize pool:
Best Overall Solution
Most Innovative
Highest Business Impact
Best Use of MantisGrid AI
👥 Speakers & Judges
Projects will be judged by Founders, VCs and Professors — Full lineup coming soon.
❓ Good to know
Who should join
University students, researchers, developers, founders, and industry professionals
Team format
Teams of up to 5 · Solo builders welcome
What to bring
Laptop and charger
Food and drinks
Lunch and dinner provided · Non-alcoholic options available
Beer and wine available for guests 21+ with valid ID
Registration
Free to attend · Register by September 5