NEXTGEN AI HACKATHON
About This Event
Looking to meet like-minded builders, experiment with AI, and actually create something from scratch? Got ideas but not sure how to bring them to life? This is your moment.
Join us for a high-energy two-day hackathon designed specifically for NextGen students, where you will learn how to use AI tools in a real-world context, collaborate with talented peers, and build something you can be proud of.
This year, we are excited to have Darren Rogan leading the experience. Darren brings deep expertise in AI and emerging technologies, with experience working alongside startups and organisations to apply AI in practical, high-impact ways. He will guide you through how to actually use these tools to build, test, and refine your ideas.
Throughout the hackathon, workshops will be hands-on and AI-focused, covering everything from idea generation and validation through to building your first prototype using a mix of no-code and technical AI tools.
This event is for NextGen students across all disciplines - no matter your background. Whether you're studying Business, marketing, or finance; Health or science; Computer science or engineering; Design, research, or project management. Whether you're a Technical Builder, Creative Thinker, Strategic Mind, or Organiser - we need all of it. Come solo or with a team - we'll help with the rest.
This isn't just a startup hackathon - it's AI-first. You'll learn how to: Use AI tools to generate and validate ideas; Rapidly build prototypes (with or without coding); Apply AI in practical, real-world use cases; Turn a concept into something tangible in just 2 days.
Why You Should Join: Meet people you might actually build with; Learn by doing, not just listening; Get guidance from experienced mentors and facilitators; Build something real in a short amount of time; Pitch your idea in front of judges; Free food, great energy, and a genuinely fun experience.
Whether you're here to build, learn, or meet people - you'll leave with new skills, new connections, and something you've actually created. Spots are limited, don't miss it.
Tracks
AI-First Startup
Build and pitch an AI startup from scratch using no-code and technical AI tools.
Schedule
Hackathon Day 1
Arrival, meet and greet, event kickoff, AI workshop with Darren Rogan, idea pitches, team formation, and start building.
Cohort Innovation Space, 16 Nexus Way, Southport, QLD 4215
Hackathon Day 2
Team check-in, continued building, AI tools and prototyping workshops, mentor sessions, pitch workshop, final pitch event, wrap-up and awards.
Cohort Innovation Space, 16 Nexus Way, Southport, QLD 4215
Tickets
| Ticket | Price | Fee | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | 0.00 | Available | Full access to the two-day hackathon including workshops, mentorship, food, and pitch competition. |
Prizes
| Place | Prize | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Awards | Recognition and awards for best projects | TBA |
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Schedule
Hackathon Day 1
Thu 21 May
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM AEST
Hackathon Day 2
Fri 22 May
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM AEST
Location
Cohort Innovation Space
16 Nexus Way
Gold Coast QLD 4215, Australia