MLT20 AI Buildathon (Powered by WNCP AI)

The MLT20 AI Buildathon, Powered by WNCP AI (May 5–14, 2026) is a one-week onramp plus weekend build sprint, capped by a live pitch finale on Day 3 of the MLT20 Conference (NYC Hilton Midtown, May 14, 2026). Participants build real AI-powered prototypes — solo or in teams of 1–5 — against one of three prompts. Two Round 1 winners and one Viewer's Choice winner pitch live; the overall winner is announced Thursday evening.

Unlike traditional hackathons, this event focuses on:

• Increasing AI fluency across MLT alumni — hands-on AI exposure for a community largely new to building with AI
• A memorable MLT20 moment — a live pitch finale that produces marketing footage, alumni stories, and recap content
• Driving MLT20 ticket sales — one more reason to attend

The three prompts:

1. Career Navigation & Professional Networking — apps that help individuals manage and grow their careers.
2. Learning, Training & Personalized Coaching — apps that teach, train, or surface curated guides tailored to one specific person.
3. Personal Security & Family Safety — apps that protect individuals and households from modern threats (fraud, scams, deepfakes, identity exposure).

Every submission must show a plausible path to sustainability — funding, paying users, or measurable impact. New ideas only.

Daily Schedule (Hybrid):

This isn't just a hackathon — it's an onramp into the AI-first MLT alumni and WNCP AI Partner Network ecosystem.