Build the Intelligence of Tomorrow. OSC AI Build 1.0 is a global hackathon organized by Open Source Connect (OSC) to bring together developers, designers, and innovators passionate about building the future with Artificial Intelligence and Open Source technologies. This hackathon is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and real-world problem solving by empowering participants to build impactful AI-driven solutions. Whether you are an experienced developer, an AI enthusiast, or someone exploring open-source innovation, OSC AI Build 1.0 provides the platform to experiment, learn, and create alongside a global community. Participants will work in teams through multiple phases, starting with idea submission and validation and progressing to full-scale prototype development. During the hackathon, teams will build solutions that address real-world challenges across industries such as healthcare, education, sustainability, productivity, and developer tools. OSC AI Build 1.0 is more than just a competition. It is an opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals from around the world, build innovative AI-powered products, learn from mentors and industry experts, showcase your work to the global open-source community, and compete for exciting prizes and recognition. At its core, the hackathon reflects OSC’s mission of connecting builders, enabling collaboration, and accelerating innovation through open technology. Join us as we build the future of AI together.