Vibe Coding Hackathon powered by Lovable - Milan 🇮🇹
LLMs have radically changed how we build software.
Today we can build solid products, often without even looking at the code, thanks to vibe coding.
We are going to host the first vibe coding hackathon powered by Lovable in Italy.
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍Location: Caravaggio 37, Certosa District, Milan
🗺️ The brief
Build a working MVP in one day using natural language on Lovable.
👨🏼💻 Who should apply
Vibe coders, founders, startup/scale-up people, AI trainers/educators, hackers, ambitious students with a portfolio.
Want to test yourself against Italy’s top builders? This is your chance to shine.
📄 Format & rules
Build time: ~6 hours (single-day sprint)
Stack: Lovable only
Solo builders only (no teams)
Selection: 80 final participants chosen from applications
Event will be held in English
🕰️ Agenda
09:30 | Check-in, meetup & kickoff
10:30–16:30 | Build sprint (mentor check-ins)
16:30–19:00 | Demo setup & jury prep
19:30 | Final demos, awards & networking aperitivo
🏆 Prizes & opportunities
Prize worth €6,000
Top builders may receive real job offers / collaboration proposals from our network
⭐️ Special guest
Sophia Gustafsson (Lovable, Stockholm) — on site in Milan as guest judge and community partner.
🔥 Partners
The event is supported by Vento Ventures.
🍿 Perks
Costs are fully covered (food, gadgets, Lovable credits, etc).
Serious visibility & networking: meet leading European founders and builders. A unique chance to boost your career.
🙌🏻 How to join
Request to join here on Luma
You’ll be asked to submit your application with a few questions and past projects
⚠️ Seats are limited — applying early increases your chances of being selected.
🔜 Additional exciting details (judges, mentors, partners) coming soon. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn to get the latest news