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The MLT20 AI Buildathon, Powered by WNCP AI (May 5–14, 2026) is a one-week onramp plus weekend build sprint, capped by a live pitch finale on Day 3 of the MLT20 Conference (NYC Hilton Midtown, May 14, 2026). Participants build real AI-powered prototypes — solo or in teams of 1–5 — against one of three prompts. Two Round 1 winners and one Viewer's Choice winner pitch live; the overall winner is announced Thursday evening.
Unlike traditional hackathons, this event focuses on:
Every submission must show a plausible path to sustainability — funding, paying users, or measurable impact. New ideas only.
Date | Time (ET) | Format | Event |
| Fri, May 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM ET | Virtual | Kickoff Event (30 min) — Build weekend launch; Devpost submissions open. |
| Fri, May 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM ET | Virtual | Coding 101 (1 hr) — Intro to modern AI build tools for non-coders. |
| Sat, May 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Virtual | Webinars + Office Hours |
| Sun, May 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Virtual | Webinars + Office Hours |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | 1:00 AM ET | Online | Submissions Due — Final Devpost deadline (no extensions). |
| Tue, May 12, 2026 | Daytime | Online | Round 1 Judging • Viewer's Choice voting opens to entire MLT20 conference. |
| Wed, May 13, 2026 | Evening | Online | Finalists Notified — 2 Round 1 winners + 1 Viewer's Choice winner. |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Daytime | In-Person (NYC Hilton Midtown) | Live Finalist Showcase • Viewer's Choice Award. |
| Thu, May 14, 2026 | Evening | In-Person (NYC Hilton Midtown) | Winner Announced |
This isn't just a hackathon — it's an onramp into the AI-first MLT alumni and WNCP AI Partner Network ecosystem.
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