MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit 2026

🚀 MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit
Build the Future of AI Reliability
📅 September 17, 2026 · Palo Alto, California

About the Event

Powerful AI requires more than advanced models—it depends on infrastructure that is reliable, observable, fast, and efficient.
Spend one day building practical tools for mining infrastructure data, intelligent model routing, or AI reliability. Compete for a share of our $10,000 cash prize pool. Choose one challenge track or combine ideas across multiple tracks.

We’ll provide APIs📊, public infrastructure datasets🛠️, a starter notebook💻, mentors🤝, and a community of builders to support you throughout the hackathon.

After the competition, join the AI Reliability Summit, featuring industry leaders, founders, and investors discussing the future of AI infrastructure and reliability. Wrap up the day with an evening networking reception providing food, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Timeline

• 8:00 AM — Doors Open, Breakfast & Networking
• 9:00 AM — Welcome Keynote
• 9:30 AM — Hackathon begins
• 12:00 PM — Lunch
• 3:30 PM — Project Submissions Close
• 3:50 PM — Finalist Demos
• 5:00 PM — Awards & Ceremony
• 5:30 PM — The Future of AI Infrastructure Panel
• 5:50 PM — AI Reliability Beyond the Model Panel
• 6:10 PM — Beer & Wine Service Begins
• 6:30 PM — Networking Reception
• 8:00 PM — Event Concludes

🏆 Prizes & Opportunities

Compete across multiple award categories for a $10,000 cash prize pool:

• Best Overall Solution
• Most Innovative
• Highest Business Impact
• Best Use of MantisGrid AI

👥 Speakers & Judges

Projects will be judged by Founders, VCs, and Professors — Full lineup coming soon.

❓ Good to know

• Who should join: University students, researchers, developers, founders, and industry professionals
• Team format: Teams of up to 5 · Solo builders welcome
• What to bring: Laptop and charger
• Food and drinks: Lunch and dinner provided · Non-alcoholic options available
  Beer and wine available for guests 21+ with valid ID

Registration

Free to attend · Register by September 5