

Join us in San Jose for a live, in-person AI builder experience as part of the Transforming Enterprise Through AI Hackathon, hosted during AI & Big Data Expo North America.
Over two days, developers, engineers, and founders will come together at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center to build and present real-world AI solutions focused on enterprise use cases, automation, and intelligent systems.
Participants will collaborate, prototype, and bring their ideas to life in a fast-paced environment alongside other builders and industry professionals.
What you’ll build
Participants will build practical AI solutions across key enterprise-focused tracks:
• Agent Security & AI GovernanceBuild AI systems that enterprise security teams can actually trust and deploy.
• AI Agents with Google AI StudioBuild production-ready agent workflows using Gemini modelsPowered by Google DeepMind & Google AI Studio
• Robotics & SimulationBuild intelligent systems that interact with or simulate the physical world.
• Data & IntelligenceTurn enterprise data into actionable intelligence.
Who should attend
• AI engineers and developers building real-world applications• Founders and teams exploring enterprise AI products• Builders working on agents, automation, or data systems• Anyone interested in deploying AI in production environments
What to expect
• Hands-on building and collaboration with other teams• Mentorship and technical guidance throughout the event• Live panels and talks from industry experts• Selected teams presenting their projects live on stage• Exposure to thousands of attendees at AI & Big Data Expo
Prizes & Perks
Compete for a $10,000 prize pool and the opportunity for selected teams to present live on stage at AI & Big Data Expo North America.
Speakers
• Pawel Czech – CEO at NativelyAI, Founder of lablab.ai
Agenda
May 18 – Day 1 (Monday)• 10:00 AM – Doors open• 10:30 AM – Hackathon kickoff• 10:45 AM – Partners’ words• 11:10 AM – Project submission workshop & pitching form explanation• 12:30 PM – Panel: Agent Security & AI Governance• 3:00 PM – Main talk: The AI Software Factory: From Prototype to Production in the AI Economy• 5:00 PM – Submission deadline• 7:00 PM – Networking• 8:00 PM – Doors close
May 19 – Day 2 (Tuesday)• 10:00 AM – Doors open• 10:15 AM – Day 2 opening remarks• 10:30 AM – Hackathon startup pitches• 1:00 PM – Pitching ends• 1:00 PM – Winners ceremony• 6:00 PM – Doors close
Organized by
lablab.aiA global platform connecting 250,000+ developers through AI hackathons, workshops, and community-driven events, with 100+ hackathons delivered worldwide.
Partners
Partners
In collaboration with TechEx North America and ecosystem partners including:
Google, Veea, and enterprise AI technology partners supporting the event.
LocationSan Jose McEnery Convention Center, California, USA
Please note: Open to builders and teams. Spots are limited. Travel and accommodation are not covered.
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Transforming Enterprise Through AI - San Jose is a free independent taking place on Monday, May 18, 2026 at San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, USA, San Jose, United States. This independent is organised by lablab.ai Events. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 102 people have registered out of 102 spots. The event runs for approximately 33 hours.
Join this independent over 33 hours for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.
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