About this hackathon
The AI Hackathon for Women Who Want to Build, Not Just Talk About AI.
Girls Who AI × BuildHer Labs presents
50 women. 3 hours. One challenge.
You’ve played with AI. You’ve asked ChatGPT questions. Maybe you’ve made a few pretty things with it.
But what happens when you stop prompting and start building?
Welcome to Beauty Decoded : an intimate, all-female AI hackathon where you’ll use AI to turn an idea into something real, live and working in just three hours.
No developers required. No hackathon experience required. Just bring your laptop and your ideas.
💡 WHAT YOU'LL DO
We’ll kick off with a practical, hands-on AI workshop led by Nasima Ahmed, Founder of Girls Who AI, where you'll learn how to use AI tools to move from idea → concept → prototype at speed
Then it's your turn.
You'll work in a small team ( teams of 2-4) to tackle a real beauty-related challenge and build something that actually works.
You’ll have access to a stack of powerful AI tools, including:
✨ Lovable — build and ship your product✨ Genspark — research, agents & assets. powerpoints, image generation,✨ ChatGPT — ideation, copy & strategy✨ Claude — reasoning, refinement & content✨ Pomelli — branding & marketing
You don't need to know how to code.
We'll help you!
🚀 BY THE END OF THE DAY, YOU'LL HAVE
Built and shipped something real - a whole business idea end to endExperienced AI as a build partner, not just a chatbotLearned tools you may have never opened beforeWorked alongside ambitious women building in AI, beauty, marketing and businessDemoed your creation to a panel of judgesMade new connectionsTaken home goodies and AI credits to keep experimenting
And yes: there will be prizes. 🏆
👩💻 WHO IS THIS FOR?
Beauty Decoded is for women who are already curious about AI and want to go further.
Whether you're a:
Founder — prototype your next idea without waiting for a developer.
Marketer — move beyond using AI for copywriting and start building systems.
Creative or consultant — expand what you can create and deliver.
Side-hustle builder — stop waiting for "someday" and test your idea now.
You don't need to be technical.
You just need to be willing to build.
🕐 THE DAY
12:30 — Arrive & get set upLaptops out. Accounts activated. Credits ready.
13:00 — AI WorkshopLearn the tools, hacks and shortcuts you'll need to build at speed.
14:00 — BUILDTeams hit the challenge and start creating.
15:30 — JUDGINGSubmit your build and let the judges deliberate.
16:00 — DEMOS & WINNERSThe best teams take the stage, show us what they've built and compete for prizes.
17:00 — Finish, photos & celebrate 🎉
🏆 HOW YOU'LL BE JUDGED
Your build doesn't need to be perfect.
It needs to:
SHIP — Is it live?
SOLVE — Does it solve a real problem?
DELIVER — Does it look and feel considered?
PUSH AI — Did you take the tools further than the obvious?
🎁 WHAT'S INCLUDED
Every attendee will receive:
✨ Access to the full hackathon✨ Hands-on support from AI experts and mentors✨ AI platform credits✨ The chance to win prizes✨ A room full of ambitious women to connect with
⚠️ ONLY 50 PLACES
This isn't a 500-person conference where you sit at the back and watch someone else build.
We're keeping it to 50 women.
Applications will be reviewed and places selected to create a high-energy room of founders, marketers, creatives, builders and AI-curious women.
Bring your laptop.
Bring your ideas.
We'll bring the AI.
Are you ready to decode beauty? 💄🤖
Judges
Founder of Girls Who Ai - Nasima Ahmed
Founder of BuildHer Labs - Shreya Choudhuri
Beauty Brand rep
AI rep
Apply for your place at Beauty Decoded.
Girls Who AI × BuildHer Labs
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