Daytona HackSprint - NYC, October 2026

🚀 Daytona HackSprint #6 We’re bringing together New York’s brightest AI builders for an intense one-day sprint to create projects at the frontier of AI. Location: JFK27 12th Floor Terrace, 12 W 39th St, New York ​🏆 $30,000+ Prize Pool – Cash, Credits & Prizes Main Prizes 🥇 1st Prize: $3,000 cash + $10,000 Daytona credits + more prizes TBA🥈 2nd Prize: $1,000 cash + $5,000 Daytona credits + more prizes TBA🥉 3rd Prize: $500 cash + $3,000 Daytona credits + more prizes TBA Special Prizes 🏅 Best Use of Daytona: $1,000 cash + $10,000 Daytona credits More prizes TBA Participation Rewards ✨ Every participant receives: $100 Daytona creditsMore rewards TBA ​🛠️ Build Something Cool & Awesome :) Design AI agents that present sharp reasoning, independent decision-making, and safe integration with industry-relevant tools. ​💻 Expectations Deliver outcomes that reflect originality, technical strength, and real-world impact.Participate solo or as part of a team of up to four. ​🎤 Presentation You’ll have 3 minutes to stand out: Present impactful slides outlining your idea, advantages, and safeguards.Run a live showcase proving your agent operates safely and drives meaningful results. ​​​⏱️ Schedule 9:00 AM – Doors open + breakfast & coffee9:30 AM – Opening remarks + partner demos10:00 AM – Hacking begins12:30 PM – Lunch3:30 PM – Project submission deadline - finalists selection4:00 PM – Finalist presentations & judging4:45 PM – Awards ceremony5:00 PM – Event wrap-up & doors close ​​ 🚀 Partners ElevenLabsMore partners TBA ​ 🥇 Judges Muhammad Annas Hashmi, Developer Relations Engineer at DaytonaMore judges TBA ​⌨️ About Daytona HackSprints The Daytona HackSprints aren’t just another hackathon. They’re designed to be seamless, elevated, and unforgettable, a space where creativity meets execution. Our goal is to provide a dynamic environment where innovators and partners can: Explore new frontiers of artificial intelligenceTurn bold ideas into working prototypesForge connections and opportunities that strengthen the AI ecosystem Join us to build, collaborate, and help shape what’s next in AI.