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Cursor Hackathon Zambia

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Monday, May 18, 2026

to Monday, May 18, 2026

Artificial IntelligenceSocial ImpactFintech

Event Type

in person

124

Participants

11

Est. Projects

Build with AI. Ship something real. Join us for a hands on Cursor Hackathon bringing together developers, creatives, and curious builders to collaborate and build using modern AI tools. We welcome students, developers, designers, and non technical enthusiasts who are interested in exploring what can be built with Cursor. What You’ll Build With • Cursor for AI powered development• Modern AI workflows for rapid prototyping• Tools and frameworks for building real world applications What to Expect Build a focused project in a collaborative environment with other builders. • Team formation and matchmaking• Guided onboarding to get started quickly• Focused build session• Project demos and sharing Who Should Attend • Developers and engineers• Designers and creatives• Students and beginners exploring AI• Anyone interested in building with AI Beginners are welcome. Just bring your laptop and willingness to build. What’s Included • Cursor credits for your build• Food and refreshments• Access to tools and resources• Opportunity to connect with the local AI community Hackathon Guidelines • Team size: 1 to 4 people• Projects should be built during the hackathon• Participants are encouraged to collaborate and share ideas• Be respectful, open, and focused on building Location Lusaka, ZambiaExact venue details will be shared after registration. Community This event is part of the growing Cursor and AI builder ecosystem in Zambia, focused on bringing more people onchain and into AI development. Spots are limited Register early to secure your place.

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.

Quality Score

Quality Score

72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
Operations12/15

Why this score

Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored

Missing data

Prize details
Code of conduct