Db2Hack 2026 | Build AI Applications on IBM Db2

Organised by: IBM Db2 TechXIn Association With: IBM, Institution's Innovation Council (IIC), GL Bajaj Group of Institutions, Mathura, and NexaSphereOpportunity Mode: OnlineParticipation: Individual (Solo Only)Registration: FreeSubmission Deadline: 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST Results Announcement: 11 November 2026 About Db2Hack: Ready to build something meaningful with AI and enterprise databases? Db2Hack 2026 is an online hackathon that challenges participants to develop AI-powered applications using IBM Db2. Build a practical AI use case by combining IBM Db2 with modern AI frameworks. Explore Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI agents, vector search, document intelligence, and text-to-SQL applications. The hackathon is open to everyone. You do not need prior experience with IBM Db2 to participate. The goal is simple: learn, build, and demonstrate a working AI application on an enterprise database. Challenge Tracks and Technologies Participants must use at least ONE of the following supported frameworks: LangChain LlamaIndex Haystack CrewAI Langflow You can combine multiple frameworks if your project requires them. Suggested project directions: AI-powered RAG applications Intelligent AI agents Database-powered chatbots Semantic search and vector search Text-to-SQL applications Document intelligence systems AI-powered data analytics You are encouraged to develop an original and practical use case. Eligibility Criteria Open to students, developers, freshers, working professionals, and AI enthusiasts. Participants from any college, university, or organisation are welcome. Individual participation only. Team submissions are not permitted. Registration is free. Prior IBM Db2 experience is not mandatory. Participation Process Follow these four steps: Register on Unstop and complete your registration on Luma before 8 November 2026. Join the official WhatsApp community. Joining is mandatory for updates, the Google Form, and workshop announcements. Install the IBM Db2 Developer Extension for VS Code and set up your free Db2 Community Edition. Build your AI application using at least one supported framework. Submission Guidelines Participants must complete BOTH submission requirements: Create a Pull Request (PR) in the official GitHub submission repository. Submit the PR link through the official Google Form. Both submissions must be completed before 5:00 PM IST on 10 November 2026. Participants must also share their project use case on LinkedIn and tag the organising team. Incomplete submissions or submissions received after the deadline might not qualify for evaluation. Rewards and Recognition Top 3 Participants Trophy IBM Db2 Kit Certificate of Excellence Top 10 Participants IBM Db2 Goodies Certificate of Merit Projects with High Potential Opportunity to contribute your use case to the IBM Db2 GitHub Organisation. All participants get an opportunity to showcase their skills through a practical project built on an enterprise database. Workshops and Support The on-campus IBM Db2 TechX Summit and hands-on workshop at GL Bajaj, Mathura, took place on 30 October 2026. Additional online support includes: Live online technical workshop. Online doubt-solving session. Guidance on Db2 setup, AI frameworks, and project submissions. Dates for upcoming online sessions will be announced through the WhatsApp community. Important Dates Hackathon Started: 28 October 2026 Luma Registration Deadline: 8 November 2026 Final Submission Deadline: 10 November 2026, 5:00 PM IST Results Announcement: 11 November 2026 Important Instructions Individual participation only. No teams. Registration on Luma is free. Joining the official WhatsApp community is mandatory. Use at least one supported AI framework. Submit both your GitHub Pull Request and Google Form. Follow the official submission guidelines. All deadlines follow Indian Standard Time (IST). Official Resources Event Website: https://ibmdb2techxsummit.glbajajgroup.ac.in/ Registration: https://luma.com/68jmineh WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5EwLpFMmqa179MsOgi9fu GitHub Submission Repository: https://github.com/KunalGolaIBM/IBM_Db2_TechX_Project_Submission Resources and Tutorials: Available on the official event website.Build. Innovate. Submit. Make your AI idea work with IBM Db2. See you at Db2Hack 2026!