

Build AI That Runs on Your Machine: Pods, Prompts & Prototypes
Join The Open Accelerator for a fast and furious, single-day hackathon focused on AI the way we like it: fast, local, and open source.
No need to bring cloud subscriptions to this one! This is your chance to build production-viable AI applications right on your machine, using powerful tools like Podman AI Lab, RamaLama, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
With several tiered challenges, from beginner "Vibe Code a Product" to advanced "Multi-Agent Orchestration," there's a path for every skill level, from students to founders to senior engineers.
Registration acceptances will be sent out the week of March 16th along with some pre-reads on the tooling, proposed challenges to conquer, and the precise location. Teams of 3-5 will be formed onsite by those who show up to build!
Meet other amazing "local" builders and learn best practices for the latest technologies. Come for the tech, stay for the community. Let's see what you and your machine can do!