DataHub x Nebius AI Hackathon

Compute is easy. Context is hard. Build the bridge. Join us for an in-person AI Hackathon in San Francisco, co-hosted by DataHub, Nebius, and Entrepreneurs First (EF).This is not a traditional hackathon—it's a guided, hands-on experience where you'll build production-style AI systems using real-world data context, inference, and deployment patterns. Most AI systems don’t fail because of models — AI systems fail because they lack context. Without context, they query deprecated tables, hallucinate metrics, and violate governance policies. In this one-day Hackathon, we’re bringing together a curated group of AI builders and data engineers to solve this exact problem. Powered by: Nebius (AI compute & inference)DataHub (metadata + context layer) You’ll learn how to build secure, context-aware, and production-ready AI systems. About EF: Entrepreneurs First (EF) turns exceptional individuals into funded founders. Some might have an early idea, others may need a cofounder. What matters is their potential. We back these founders first, then give them a bridge to Silicon Valley. To date, their companies are worth > $16B. What You'll Build You’ll work on real-world AI system challenges—from selecting the right data for models, to tracing issues across pipelines, to building systems that handle sensitive data safely. Detailed tracks and problem statements will be revealed on-site during the event. What you'll walk away with A functional, enterprise-grade AI Agent powered by Nebius inference and grounded in DataHub’s real-time metadata.Hands-on experience building context-aware AI systems that use lineage, ownership, and data signalsA clear understanding of how to move from simple AI demos to production-style workflows (handling data quality, governance, and safe execution) Event Schedule 9:00 AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking9:45 AM — Technical Keynote10:15 AM — Phase 1 (Guided Setup)12:30 PM — Lunch1:00 PM — Phase 2 (Build Phase)4:00 PM — Demos, Judging, Awards & Happy Hour This event is best suited for: Software & Data EngineersAI / ML engineersStartup founders and technical practitioners building production-grade AI You’ll get the most out of this if you’re comfortable building and experimenting with technical systems, and are interested in creating production-style AI systems (beyond simple API wrappers or basic chatbots). Perks & Process 🎁 Prizes & Swag: Top teams will present their work, win prizes, and receive swag. Additional rewards throughout the event as teams progress🎟️ Registration Required: Limited seats. Applications will be reviewed 🧠 Pre-event onboarding: Accepted participants will receive a prep kit ahead of the event with setup instructions and resources 📍 Logistics Date: Friday, April 10, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMVenue: Entrepreneurs First (EF), San Francisco, CACo-hosted by DataHub, Nebius, and EF ​​​ By registering for this event, you agree to Nebius’s privacy policy. As a result, your contact info may be shared with event sponsors. ​​​​​Nebius and their sponsors may use the information you provide to contact you about their relevant content, products, and services.You can unsubscribe from Nebius' communications at any time. For more information, see our Privacy Policy