8 hours. Any tools. Any stack. Vibe code it if you want. Just make it functional, fun, and valuable — then demo it live. The community picks the winner.
Register NowBattle of AI Nerds is a one-day hackathon where builders, tinkerers, and AI enthusiasts come together to create something remarkable in just 8 hours. Use any tool, any stack — vibe code the whole thing if that's your style. We don't care how you build it. We care that it's functional, fun, and valuable. Build from wherever you want, then show up at NS Library in the evening to demo what you've made. No slides. No pitches. Just working demos and raw energy.
Build Phase
8 hours to hack on your project. Any tool, any stack, vibe code it if you want. Work solo or with a team, from anywhere.
Demo Phase
6–8 PM at NS Library. Show what you built to the community. Live demos only — no slide decks, no mockups.
Community Vote
No judges panel. No expert jury. The NS community votes to pick the winners. The people decide.
Hacking Begins
Start building from wherever you are. Clock is ticking.
Doors Open
Arrive at NS Library, South Tower, 3rd Floor. Set up your demo station.
Demos Begin
Each team presents their live demo to the community.
Community Voting
The NS community casts their votes for the best projects.
Winners Announced
Results revealed. Glory achieved. Nerds celebrated.
Wrap Up
Mingle, connect, and talk shop with fellow builders.
The Community Decides
No secret panels. No backroom deals. Every member of the NS community present at the demos gets a vote. Show up, watch the demos, and pick the project that blows your mind. The one with the most votes wins. Simple as that.
Use whatever you want. Any tool, any stack, any AI, any API. Vibe code it. Copy-paste from Stack Overflow. We don't care how you build it — just build it.
It has to work. Live. In front of people. No slideshows, no mockups, no "imagine if it worked." Hit the button and show us what happens.
Make it functional, fun, and valuable. That's it. Those are the only criteria that matter.
All work happens on the day. 8 hours. No pre-built projects, no dusting off old repos. Fresh builds only.
Solo or team — your call. No limits on team size. Bring your crew or go lone wolf.
Be at NS Library, South Tower, 3rd Floor by 5:30 PM for setup. Demos kick off at 6 PM sharp. Don't be late.
Who Will Dominate?
? Which team will take over the board?
? Who's going to be the top nerd this season?
? Which solo builder will outshine full teams?
? Who will pull off the biggest upset of the night?
What's in the Vault?
Winners take home prizes voted by the community. The better your demo, the louder the crowd, the bigger the reward.
1st Place
Grand Champion2nd Place
Runner Up3rd Place
BronzeMost Creative
Wild CardFunniest Demo
Crowd FavoriteBest Solo Build
Lone WolfWhat is Battle of AI Nerds?
+A one-day hackathon where you build an AI-powered project in 8 hours, then demo it live at NS Library. The NS community votes to pick the winners. No judges, no panels — just the crowd.
How do I join?
+Register on Luma at lu.ma/kvzwbf4d. Show up (virtually or in-person for demos) on Saturday, February 21st. That's it.
Do I need a team?
+Nope. Solo builders are welcome. Teams are welcome too — no size limits. However you want to roll.
What tools and tech can I use?
+Anything. Any AI model, any framework, any API, any language. Vibe code the whole thing if you want. We only care that the final product is functional, fun, and valuable.
Can I use a project I already started?
+No. All work must happen on the day — 8 hours of fresh building. No pre-existing repos, no dusting off old projects.
Where do I build?
+Anywhere. Your home, a cafe, a park bench. Build wherever you're most productive. Just be at NS Library, South Tower, 3rd Floor by 5:30 PM for setup.
How are winners picked?
+The NS community votes. Everyone present at the demo evening gets to vote for their favorite projects. Most votes wins. Democracy in action.
What are the prizes?
+Prizes will be announced soon — stay tuned. But more importantly: bragging rights are forever.
Do I have to pay?
+No. It's completely free. Just register and show up ready to build.
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