AI for Good Hackathon

Most hackathons are about building fast. This one is about building something that actually matters. You’re building for a real person, and the potential for real impact. On 19-21 June, we're bringing together AI engineers, UX designers, creatives, medical specialists, and tech students in Amsterdam for a three-day hackathon dedicated to that mission. If you're ready to make a difference— or know someone who is — you're in the right place. Over 48 hours, teams of five will work alongside technical experts and methodological coaches to go from challenge to working concept. Guided, supported, and pushed to their best. Meet Yasmin The first edition of the AI for Good Hackathon is built around one person: Yasmin. Yasmin is a bright, determined young woman of 38, who is born with severe cerebral palsy. Amongst many other physical disabilities, this has left her unable to develop conventional speech. Currently, she operates a speech computer using eye movement, to control a limited set of speech content. She dreams of being able to communicate with her loved ones and experience the world at large in a much more meaningful way. Making her voice heard, loud and clear. 🎥 Meet Yasmin, the person you’ll be building for, the challenge she and her family face, and how you and an AI solution come in to solve it. Watch the video here. The challenge Design intuitive, effective AI tools (through eye-tracking, predictive AI, voice synthesis, or dedicated sensors) that allow her to communicate freely, interact with her environment, and live more autonomously. The Agenda Friday 19 June: Welcome EveningRegistration from 17:30, official kick-off at 18:00, team activity, workspace assignment, meet Yasmin and dinner from 19:30. Saturday 20 June: Build Day 1 Walk-in starts at 08:30, with the programme kicking off at 09:00. The day concludes at 18:30, followed by dinner. You're welcome to stay for the World Cup match between the Netherlands and Sweden at 19:00 and continue building, networking, or relaxing with fellow participants until 21:00.Sunday 21 June: Build Day 2 & Grand FinaleWalk-in starts at 08:30, with the programme kicking off at 09:00. The Grand Finale takes place at 15:45 and the day concludes at 17:45, followed by dinner.The weekend follows a structured design-thinking process across five phases, with coaches, facilitators, and masterclasses at every stage. 🫀Phase 1 — Empathy · user interviews, personas & empathy mapping 🎯Phase 2 — Definition · problem statement & How-Might-We questions 💡Phase 3 — Ideation · idea generation, selection matrix & storyboarding 🔨Phase 4 — Prototyping · mockups, proof-of-concept & interface design 🎤Phase 5 — Pitch · pitch deck, demo & grand finale jury presentation ⚖️ Our jury features Micky Adriaansens, Bart Scheerder, Marnix Bugel, Marla Boendermaker (Yasmin’s mom) who will announce the winner at the closing ceremony on Sunday evening. What else to expect 🍽️ All meals, snacks, and coffee included across the full weekend🧠 Hands-on coaching and facilitation throughout🌍 Build something that genuinely matters to a real person🤝 Meet a brilliant, cross-disciplinary group of builders Check out the full agenda here. The Prize 🏆 Win €10,000 in prize value in form of an AI Hub shared desk membership for every member of the winning team! This means: 6 months of co-working space, community, and the network that comes with it. Team setup You won’t build alone For 48 hours, you and a small team of 3–5 will build an AI-powered solution to solve Yasmin’s challenge. Sign up with a team or as an individual, and we'll match you with people whose skills complement yours. Part of Amsterdam Tech Week 2026 · June 16–19. See the full AMS Tech Week calendar.