Build with TRAE.ai & MiniMax @ Los Angeles (Hackathon)
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Saturday, March 28, 2026
to Sunday, March 29, 2026
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13 hours long
AI
Event Type
in person
$800
Prize Pool
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
UPDATES: The event will virtually kickoff in Discord on May 27th 6:30 PMBuild with TRAE is a community event hosted by TRAE Fellows. This Los Angeles edition is co-organized with Minimax, Gather Growth Inc. (GaGro), BIA@USC, and university student clubs, bringing together students and young developers from Southern California for an immersive Vibe Coding Hackathon.
We provide a space where participants deeply experience TRAE.ai and Minimax in real product-building scenarios. Through hands-on hacking, technical sharing, live demos, and team collaboration, participants will explore how AI tools can accelerate idea-to-product workflows and lower the barrier of full-stack development.Sign up on Devpost here: https://build-with-trae-and-minimax.devpost.com/
Highlights
Vibe Coding Hackathon in LA
Connect with 150–180 students and young developers from USC, UCLA, and other Southern California universities. Experience the “Vibe Coding” style of building: focusing on creativity, product logic, and user experience, while leveraging TRAE.ai and Minimax to accelerate development.
Hands-on AI Product Building
Participants will work in teams to rapidly prototype AI-powered applications using TRAE.ai APIs and Minimax models, gaining real experience in integrating AI into products, workflows, and creative projects.
Prizes & Incentives
1st Place: $800
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $200
Additional Incentives
Outstanding participants may receive referrals for internship and career opportunities
Schedule
MARCH 27 — Virtual Kickoff 6:30 pm — Rules, theme announcement, and GO. Hacking begins.
MARCH 28 — In-Person @ TCC Franklin Suite, USC
9:00 am — Doors open. Check-in & breakfast.
11:00 am — Check-in cutoff. You must be here by now.
11:00 am — Welcome + Sponsor Keynotes (TRAE AI, Minimax)
11:30am — Back to hacking
1:00 pm — Lunch
3:30pm — Afternoon snacks
5:30pm — Dinner
6:30pm — 🔴 Code Freeze. Submissions close.
6:50pm — Demo presentations (3 min + 2 min Q&A per team)
8:30pm — Awards ceremony 8:55pm — Closing & group photo
Who
Open to ALL STUDENTS and developers interested in AI coding, product building, and hackathons.
Participation
Team-based (2–5 members recommended)
AI Productivity
Use TRAE.ai and Minimax to improve development efficiency, automate workflows, and build practical AI tools for work and study.
Creative AI Applications
Explore innovative AI-powered applications in daily life, content creation, social products, and experimental ideas.
How To Join – Free Participation
Limited seats (around 120-150). Registration is required to secure your spot. Participants must also sign up on https://build-with-trae-and-minimax.devpost.com/
Unleash your creativity with TRAE.ai and Minimax, and experience the future of AI-powered product development in one day of immersive building.
Secure your spot right now!
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Operations12/15
Why this score
Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored
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