Hackathon - Vibes to App

One-Day Sprint from Idea to Prototype As part of the Vibes to App program, this 8-hour hackathon gives you the chance to put your newly acquired skills into action. Step into a real-world scenario with clear constraints, tight timelines, and a tangible goal: ship a working prototype before the day is over. Apply everything learned so far — system design, version control, data storage, and AI-assisted development workflowsIdeate and collaborate under realistic time pressureBuild a functional prototype using the tools from the coursePractice communicating your product visionGain confidence in your ability to go from zero → shipped in hours, not weeksJoin solo or form a team The hackathon is open to everyone at NS (not just participant of the Vibes to App course). This hackathon is about turning ideas into working prototypes in a single day. It is the practical extension of the Vibes to App philosophy: start with an intuition → shape it into a system → bring it to life with code.Some ideas for you to build: a tool,a creative experience,a small SaaS an AI-powered utilitya workflow automationa gameor something delightfully weird Schedule 10h - Team formation, brainstorming, scoping, and planning11h-17h - Build, Hack, Debug 17:30h - Demos presentations19h - Closing Ceremony — Jury acknowledgments, awards & prices, celebration of creative feats! The Closing Ceremony — in Collaboration with AI Culture Lab at NS At the end of the sprint, we’ll transition to a special closing ceremony hosted in partnership with the AI Culture Lab of the Network School (NS). This will take place in their private space at the hotel. Here, a small jury of technologists, creatives, and AI practitioners will review the day’s prototypes and reveal the standout teams. The jury will be looking for originality, clarity of execution, and the courage to build ambitiously within tight constraints. The ceremony will close with prize awards from the AI Culture Lab. And a celebration of creative feats and courageous builders! What You’ll Walk Away With By the end of the hackathon, participants will have: A functional demo they built in a single dayA deeper understanding of how to scope, prototype, and iterate quicklyReal-world collaboration experienceA portfolio-ready project to showcaseThe confidence to build — independently or with a team This event is designed to help you move from idea to impact, building the momentum that will carry you into Week 4, where you’ll integrate authentication, polish your app, and deploy it live.