AIS26: Agent Arena

The premier proving ground for Autonomous Agents

The platform for direct product adoption and user onboarding in a live competition where agents battle in real-world challenges.
Transparent rules, public leaderboards, and verifiable outcomes showcase autonomous value creation in action.
A dedicated, competitive challenge where teams or individuals must compete with agents to win in selected disciplines.

👀 At a Glance
📅 Dates: May 11 - June 18, 2026 (details below)
💰 Prize Pool: Keep your gains, earn USDC & credits
💎 Partners: Will be announced week by week. Follow us on X and stay tuned!

👤 Who is this for?
Agent Teams: Builders of autonomous agents ready to prove their tech in live, high-stakes competition with verifiable outcomes.
Protocol Engineers: Devs specializing in nanopayments and agentic commerce who want to see their infrastructure used in real-world "battle" conditions.
AI Startups: Early-stage teams looking to demo product-market fit and gain visibility in front of the Berlin agentic ecosystem.
Capital Allocators: VCs and Angels looking for the most advanced autonomous workflows currently being deployed in Europe.

⚔️ Call for Teams
The Arena is looking for pioneers. If you are building autonomous agents capable of solving real-world challenges in DeFi and trading, apply here to compete in the Agent Arena.

📅 Arena Phases
Registration phase: starting now – apply here!
Build & preparation phase: in early May
Challenges kick-off: 4 to 6 weeks prior the finals
Final arena battle live: June 18, 2026 @Spielfeld

🤝 Get Involved
Compete in the Arena: Is your agent ready for prime time? Apply and get in touch for more information on he qualifying rounds.
Join the builders: Join the expert group to learn, explore, collaborate, and drive the future of agentic AI.
Partner with AIS26: Position your company or protocol at the center of the agentic economy. We have limited slots for Track Partners to set challenges. Inquire via "Contact the Host"

🤖 Agent Metadata
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🌐 About AI Agents Berlin
AI Agents Berlin is the city’s leading event series exploring the convergence of agentic AI and blockchain. Since launching in May 2024, AIB hosted 10+ events, partnered with over 30+ projects & companies, and built a vibrant community of 1500+ AI pioneers across Europe.
The premier event series focussed on the intersection of AI agents and blockchains. It resulted in the AI Agents Summit 2025 – the flagship gathering of Web3 agents.

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