MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit 2026

🚀 MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit:Build the Future of AI Reliability 📅 September 17, 2026 · Palo Alto, California About the Event Powerful AI requires more than advanced models—it depends on infrastructure that is reliable, observable, fast, and efficient. Spend one day building practical tools for mining infrastructure data, intelligent model routing, or AI reliability. Compete for a share of our $10,000 cash prize pool. Choose one challenge track or combine ideas across multiple tracks. We’ll provide APIs📊, public infrastructure datasets🛠️, a starter notebook💻, mentors🤝, and a community of builders to support you throughout the hackathon. After the competition, join the AI Reliability Summit, featuring industry leaders, founders, and investors discussing the future of AI infrastructure and reliability. Wrap up the day with an evening networking reception providing food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Timeline 8:00 AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking9:00 AM — Welcome Keynote9:30 AM — Hackathon begins12:00 PM — Lunch3:30 PM — Project Submissions Close3:50 PM — Finalist Demos5:00 PM — Awards & Ceremony5:30 PM — The Future of AI Infrastructure Panel5:50 PM — AI Reliability Beyond the Model Panel6:10 PM — Beer & Wine Service Begins6:30 PM — Networking Reception8:00 PM — Event Concludes 🏆 Prizes & Opportunities Compete across multiple award categories for a $10,000 cash prize pool: Best Overall SolutionMost InnovativeHighest Business ImpactBest Use of MantisGrid AI 👥 Speakers & Judges Projects will be judged by Founders, VCs and Professors — Full lineup coming soon. ❓ Good to know Who should joinUniversity students, researchers, developers, founders, and industry professionals Team formatTeams of up to 5 · Solo builders welcome What to bringLaptop and charger Food and drinksLunch and dinner provided · Non-alcoholic options availableBeer and wine available for guests 21+ with valid ID RegistrationFree to attend · Register by September 5 Hackathon Challenge Tracks & Judging Criteria