BoxLang + AI Hackathon at FIU

Build Something Real with BoxLang + BoxLang AI

The BoxLang + AI Hackathon at FIU is a hands-on, beginner-friendly experience where students learn modern development tools, form teams, solve a real problem, and turn an idea into working software.

You do not need previous BoxLang experience. The event begins with practical workshops led by Luis Majano FIU alumnus, Founder and CEO of Ortus Solutions, and creator of BoxLang and BoxLang AI. You will learn the foundations of BoxLang before exploring how BoxLang AI brings models, agents, tools, memory, RAG, and application logic together.

Then it is time to build.

Teams will select one of ten real-world challenges involving areas such as incident response, autonomous agents, software development, research, AI security, data analysis, knowledge systems, customer support, integrations, and developer productivity.

What Makes This Hackathon Different

• Learn the technology directly from the team behind BoxLang.

• Build with an open-source programming language and AI framework.

• Choose from ten practical, real-world challenges.

• Receive technical guidance from Ortus Solutions mentors.

• Work in a team of up to four students.

• Present a working solution to an experienced judging team.

• Compete for prizes while building something you can add to your portfolio.

Projects do not need to be production-ready. We are looking for thoughtful ideas, meaningful use of BoxLang and BoxLang AI, working functionality, and a clear demonstration of what your team created.

Location

FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Innovation 1 Building, Room 316
800 SW 107th Avenue
Miami, FL 33199

Schedule Details

• Hackathon Day 1 Schedule
• Hackathon Day 2 Schedule