​UPDATES: The event will virtually kickoff in Discord on May 27th 6:30 PM

Build with TRAE is a community event hosted by TRAE Fellows. This Los Angeles edition is co-organized with Minimax, Gather Growth Inc. (GaGro), BIA@USC, and university student clubs, bringing together students and young developers from Southern California for an immersive Vibe Coding Hackathon.

​We provide a space where participants deeply experience TRAE.ai and Minimax in real product-building scenarios. Through hands-on hacking, technical sharing, live demos, and team collaboration, participants will explore how AI tools can accelerate idea-to-product workflows and lower the barrier of full-stack development.

Sign up on Devpost here: https://build-with-trae-and-minimax.devpost.com/

​Highlights

​Vibe Coding Hackathon in LA

​Connect with 150–180 students and young developers from USC, UCLA, and other Southern California universities. Experience the “Vibe Coding” style of building: focusing on creativity, product logic, and user experience, while leveraging TRAE.ai and Minimax to accelerate development.

​Hands-on AI Product Building

​Participants will work in teams to rapidly prototype AI-powered applications using TRAE.ai APIs and Minimax models, gaining real experience in integrating AI into products, workflows, and creative projects.

​Prizes & Incentives

​1st Place: $800

​2nd Place: $500

​3rd Place: $200

​Additional Incentives

​Outstanding participants may receive referrals for internship and career opportunities

​Schedule

​MARCH 27 — Virtual Kickoff 6:30 pm — Rules, theme announcement, and GO. Hacking begins.

​MARCH 28 — In-Person @ TCC Franklin Suite, USC

​9:00 am — Doors open. Check-in & breakfast.

​11:00 am — Check-in cutoff. You must be here by now.

​11:00 am — Welcome + Sponsor Keynotes (TRAE AI, Minimax)

​11:30am — Back to hacking

​1:00 pm — Lunch

​3:30pm — Afternoon snacks

​5:30pm — Dinner

​6:30pm — 🔴 Code Freeze. Submissions close.

​6:50pm — Demo presentations (3 min + 2 min Q&A per team)

​8:30pm — Awards ceremony 8:55pm — Closing & group photo

​Who

​Open to ALL STUDENTS and developers interested in AI coding, product building, and hackathons.

​Participation

​Team-based (2–5 members recommended)

​AI Productivity

​Use TRAE.ai and Minimax to improve development efficiency, automate workflows, and build practical AI tools for work and study.

​Creative AI Applications

​Explore innovative AI-powered applications in daily life, content creation, social products, and experimental ideas.

​How To Join – Free Participation

​Limited seats (around 120-150). Registration is required to secure your spot. Participants must also sign up on https://build-with-trae-and-minimax.devpost.com/

​Unleash your creativity with TRAE.ai and Minimax, and experience the future of AI-powered product development in one day of immersive building.

​​​Secure your spot right now!