Join the VIBE-A-THON! 🎉

Welcome to an exhilarating 24-hour AI build event happening within the NFC Summit 2026! 🚀

This is a unique opportunity for builders, founders, developers, artists, and even complete beginners to come together in one dynamic space, where AI takes care of the heavy lifting. No gatekeeping, no prerequisites—just real tools and tangible outcomes! 💻✨

Why Participate?

The barrier to tech has vanished! With the right mindset and tools, anyone can craft something meaningful. In just a matter of hours, you could launch an app, create visuals, or build a working prototype. The VIBE-A-THON embodies this spirit—a radically inclusive environment where seasoned innovators and novices collaborate side by side, uplifted by mentoring in an energetic and focused atmosphere. 💡🤝

Event Structure

Duration: 24 hours
Tracks: Two exciting paths, unified by one goal:

• Agents or Apps
• Productivity or Art
• Beginner or Pro
• Competitive or Chill
• Alone or Team

🖌️ Track 1: Creative AI

Dive into image, video, and generative AI tools to create original visual and interactive cultural outputs. Top projects may even get showcased in the Creative AI Showcase at the conclusion of NFC Summit. 🖼️🎨

⚙️ Track 2: Productivity (Startups & Agents)

Develop practical and accessible tools that address real-world problems. With hands-on mentor support and vibe coding tools, even simple ideas can transform into working prototypes! Compete for bounty prizes and the coveted Grand Jury Prize! 🎖️📈

Mentorship & Judging

Benefit from insights provided by AI tool specialists and developer advocates, ready to guide you through any technical challenges you might face. Our jury will include creative leaders, VCs, and partners—full lineup to be announced soon! 🏆🤓

Facilitated by:

The talented team from CoLab Lisbon: Chelsea Rustrum, Verena Husemann, and James Corbett! 🤗

Venue

The event will take place at 42 Lisboa at Unicorn Factory Lisbon, renowned for being one of Europe's most innovative coding schools. Offering free, peer-to-peer, project-based education open to anyone over 18, the venue is designed for creators! 🌍🏢

🔗 Get your tickets here! 🎫

Come and be part of an extraordinary journey of innovation and collaboration! 🌟