The Founders Arena: AI Showdown + Community Gathering

​TFA AI Showdown + Community Gathering

​The World Cup is coming to Arlington—and so is a new wave of innovation.

​Join The Founders Arena for an evening that brings together founders, builders, and the broader Arlington community.

​Earlier in the day, selected participants will compete in a 90-minute hackathon, tackling real-world challenges tied to the World Cup—designing fan experiences and helping local businesses win.

​Then, we open the doors for the main event:

​🏆 Hackathon Winners Announced and Presentations
🤝 Networking with the Arlington innovation community

​Evening Schedule:

• ​5:30–6:00 PM — Arrival + Networking

• ​6:00-6:45 PM — Hackathon Winners Announced and Presentations

• ​6:45–7:30 PM — Open Networking

​Whether you're a founder, student, or community member, this is a chance to connect with the people building what’s next.