Build Real Solutions for Real Companies: Humane Tech Implementation Day

Join us for an intensive day of building working solutions for 3-5 partner companies who need help solving their humane technology challenges — here in San Francisco's SOMA district. This isn't your typical hackathon. You'll be working directly with companies that have identified specific pain points where their current tech doesn't align with human well-being. Your goal: get a functional solution deployed to their development server by end of day. These companies believe in your ability to solve problems they can't crack internally. The Challenge Partner companies will present real problems they're facing: AI systems that optimize for engagement over user well-beingUser interfaces that create anxiety or overwhelmBusiness models that conflict with human-centered valuesProducts that fragment rather than strengthen relationshipsTechnology that extracts rather than nurtures You'll form teams on the day based on which company challenges resonate most with you, then spend the day building solutions they can actually implement. Companies: Want to participate? Fill out this form Sponsors: Use this link to donate or see sponsorship options. What Makes This Different Real impact: Companies are committed to implementing viable solutionsLive deployment: Get your code running on their servers before you leaveDirect feedback: Company stakeholders will be present throughout the dayOngoing partnership: Best solutions may lead to ongoing collaboration opportunitiesPractical constraints: Work within their existing tech stacks and business realities What You'll Do Morning briefings: Hear directly from company representatives about their specific challenges and constraintsTeam formation: Choose which company problem you want to tackle and find your collaborators. Join us in Slack to become a team lead prior to the event. We'll form teams on the day.Build with purpose: Create solutions using humane tech principles that can actually shipDeploy live: Get your solution running on company infrastructurePresent results: Demo your working solution to company leadershipPlan next steps: Discuss implementation roadmap and potential ongoing involvement Who Should Join Developers & engineers ready to write production codeDesigners who understand both UX and business constraintsProduct managers experienced in shipping real productsFounders who've navigated the tension between growth and humanityAnyone passionate about proving humane tech isn't just idealistic—it's practical What to Bring Need to have Your laptop & chargerWillingness to work within real business constraintsCommitment to getting something live by EOD Nice to have Extension cord or longer charger for your laptopExperience with rapid prototyping and deployment Company Partners [Details will be shared with registered participants - companies are under NDA until event day] Success Metrics Solutions deployed to development serversCompany commitment to further developmentClear implementation roadmap establishedProof that humane tech can work in real business contexts Logistics ​🚗 Street parking is availableParking garages nearbyPublic transportation Caltrain: 4th & King Street Station — your main Caltrain access.Muni / Light Rail: T Third Street line along 3rd Street, with stops like 3rd & Mission Rock.BART: You’ll likely have to walk or transfer to get to Powell, Montgomery, or Embarcadero stations.Please avoid strong fragrances Hosts: Erika Anderson, Founder @ Building Humane Tech, Co-Founder @ Storytell.aiJack Senechal, Founder @ Mirror AstrologySarah Ladyman, Experience Designer Andalib Samandari, AI & Data Science Architect @ Georgia State University Christine Zhang, Customer Success @ Daylight Computer Resources Our Open-Source Repo: Our OSS is your starting point. Teams will build on its foundations and add new contributions.Our Substack, which covers our work in humane techMentors & Guides: Mentors familiar with each partner's tech stackCommunity Slack: Connect with participants & keep contributing after the hackathon. Support Direct access to company technical teamsStaging environments ready for deploymentCompany APIs and development documentation Let's prove that humane technology isn't just an ideal—it's a competitive advantage that solves real problems for real companies. Hosted by Building Humane Tech 👉 Guidelines: Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment. Community guidelines 👉 Consent: By attending, you agree to photography and post-event coverage. Sign up now - how often do you get to move the needle in the direction of humanity? Questions? Email erika @ buildinghumanetech.com