The Supercharging Work AI Hackathon at SXSW Sydney 2025 is where builders, creators, and industry experts come together to reimagine the workplace of tomorrow — with AI at the core 🚀.
Please only RSVP if you can attend the full event. Spots limited.
🚀 Come build the future of work at the Official SXSW Sydney AI Hackathon × Build Club | Powered by NAIC.This year’s theme: Supercharging Work With AI.
Corporate teams and individual entries welcome!This is an in-person event only – no virtual attendance.
🏗 How it works
Team up or build solo to design an AI app that reimagines how we work.Across two weeks of prep, a high-energy in-person build sprint, and a month-long showcase, you’ll:
⚡ Upskill fast with hands-on AI tools and project modules🛠 Build role-specific prototypes solving real business challenges🤝 Collaborate with mentors, founders, and peers across industries🌍 Gain ongoing visibility through SXSW Sydney+ Build Club’s global network
✨ SXSW Sydney Hackathon Schedule
Pre-Event Learning (2 Weeks Before)📅 Sept 29–30📍 Build Club Platform
Gain access via the official SXSW Sydney organisational accountExplore 30+ AI tools, guided project modules, and tailored role-specific examplesUpload your members directly into the platform
Brainstorm Session – Challenge Definition📅 Wed Oct 15, 10:15am–12:00pm📍 ICC Sydney, Room C2.3
Led by local + global experts to define Future of Work challenges
Networking Session – Team Formation📅 Thurs Oct 16, 6:30pm–9:00pm📍 Darling Square Library (Ideas Space)
Team formation + networking
Hackathon Day – Build Sprint📅 Fri Oct 17, 9am–5pm 📍 ICC Sydney Gallery
Full-day hack, sponsor tool deep dives, mentoring, and pre-judging
Judging + Winner Announcement📅 Sat Oct 18, 1pm–2pm📍 ICC Sydney – Discovery Stage
Pitching + judging of top 5 teamsOpen audience
Post-Event Showcase (1 Month Access)📍 Build Club Platform
Continue refining your projectProjects featured in the SXSW Sydney Hackathon Gallery for ongoing visibility
🏆 Why join
Win: bounty prizes, swag, credits, mentoringLearn: private sponsor workshops + role-based AI trainingNetwork: with top AI founders, engineers, and mentorsBuild: projects that could shape the future of work
🤝 Who is this for
Technical builders: software engineers, AI engineers, researchersAI learners: no coding required, just curiosity + drive
🏆 Prizes & Partners
Groq NebiusToolhouseRelevance AI Simplify AIFirecrawl AntlerPlus more sponsors to be announced!
About Build Club
At Build Club, our mission is simple: help businesses and AI learners stay ahead of the curve.
🌏 Most active AI builder community worldwide (~40 events/month across 40+ cities)📈 10K+ members across APAC, SEA, and the US📰 Featured in Forbes, Sydney Morning Herald, and SmartCompany🎓 Delivered AI workforce programs with 70%+ completion rates (vs. ~30% industry average)🚀 Founded by Annie Liao, with teams across APAC + San Francisco
The SXSW Sydney AI Hackathon is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources through the National AI Centre.
Privacy StatementWe respect your privacy. Any personal information shared for this event, including names and contact details, will not be shared with third parties.
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.