Creative AI &Digital MediaHackathon 2026
Where AI meets culture, creativity, and virality
A global celebration of creative AI
A 7 day global online hackathon for creative technologists, designers, and AI builders.
Pushing the boundaries of AI-powered creative expression.
We believe AI is not just a tool — it's a creative partner.
Bringing together indie hackers, designers, content creators, and AI builders to explore the intersection of technology, culture, and creativity.
Global + OnlineWhy join the Creative AI Hackathon 2026?
The Creative AI Hackathon is your chance to be part of the world's evolving creative landscape, drive innovation, and build valuable connections. Here are some reasons why you should join:
Fully Online
Participate from anywhere in the world. All workshops, mentorship sessions, and submissions happen on our virtual platform.
Build the Future of AI-Powered Creative Expression
This is an open-ended challenge. We want to see original ideas that unlock new creative possibilities using AI. Choose a track below — or surprise us with something entirely new.
AI for Film & Video
Create short films, visual effects, or storytelling experiences powered by generative AI.
Music & Audio Creation
Build tools or compositions that push the boundaries of AI-generated music and sound design.
Virtual Influencers & Digital Personas
Design AI-driven characters, virtual influencers, or interactive digital identities.
Visual Art & Design
Generate stunning visuals, illustrations, or design systems using AI as a creative collaborator.
Interactive & Viral Experiences
Build shareable, interactive web experiences that blend AI creativity with virality.
Your journey from idea to impact
Scroll sideways to track milestones. Mentor office hours are highlighted.
Registration Opens
Sign up on DevPost and start forming your teams.
Team Formation
Find teammates on Discord, brainstorm ideas, and prepare your tools.
Hackathon Kickoff
Opening ceremony, challenge reveal, and mentorship sessions begin.
Mentorship Sessions
Office hours, group sessions, and AMAs with industry experts.
Submission Deadline
Submit your project on DevPost with a demo video and write-up.
Judging Period
Expert panel reviews all submissions across key criteria.
Winners Announcement
Winners revealed live. Prizes, recognition, and next steps.
Match your team with the right mentor, track availability, and book focused sessions
Elena Voss
Senior AI Engineer · Google DeepMind
Specializing in generative models and creative AI applications.
James Wright
Creative Director · IDEO
20+ years shaping human-centered design for emerging technology.
Priya Sharma
Product Lead · Stability AI
Building products that make generative AI accessible to everyone.
Alex Moreno
AI Artist & Researcher · Independent
Creating award-winning AI art exhibited in galleries worldwide.
Meet the minds evaluating your work — and what they're looking for
Sarah Chen
VP of Creative Technology
Adobe
Leading the intersection of AI and creative tools for over a decade.
Marcus Rivera
Director of AI Research
Runway
Pioneering generative video and real-time AI content creation.
Aiko Tanaka
Head of Design
Midjourney
Shaping the future of AI-assisted visual design and illustration.
David Park
Chief Creative Officer
ElevenLabs
Transforming voice synthesis and audio AI into creative tools.
Olivia Foster
Founder & CEO
NeuralCanvas
Building the next generation of AI-native creative platforms.
Backed by the best in creative technology
Projects that pushed the boundaries
DreamWeaver
Team Pixel
An AI-powered collaborative storytelling platform that generates visual narratives in real-time.
SoundScape AI
Audio Alchemists
Turn any environment into a musical composition with AI-driven sound generation.
ViralCanvas
The Creators
A tool that helps content creators generate trending visual formats using generative AI.
What People Say
This hackathon completely changed how I think about AI as a creative tool. The mentorship was world-class.
