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SUMMARY:AI Hackathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nAI Hackathon 2026 Hosted by EPIC Innovation Centre & Canterbury Tech\n  \nTwo days\, one challenge\, and a path to the national stage. EPIC Innovation Centre is proud to host the 2026 AI Hackathon Festival right here in Christchurch. \nRegister now — spots are limited to the first 40 participants. \n\n\nEvent details\nDates: 6 and 7 August 2026 Hours: 9am to 5pm both days Venue: The EPIC Lounge\, EPIC Innovation Centre\, 100 Manchester Street\, Christchurch Teams: 4 to 6 people per team Entry fee: $25 per person \n\n  \nHow it works\nThe AI Hackathon Festival runs simultaneously across multiple locations around New Zealand. Each location hosts its own two-day event where teams take on a shared challenge. \nAll pitches are recorded and reviewed by a judging panel\, with winners selected at each location. Finalists are then invited to pitch their idea live at the Aotearoa AI Summit on 18 September in Auckland\, where the audience votes for their favourite solution and the winning team is announced on the day. \nFor full details about the national event\, visit aihackathon.nz. \n\n  \nThe challenge\nFrom addressing food insecurity in a food-exporting nation\, to enhancing digital accessibility for all communities\, upskilling our workforce for an AI-driven future\, fostering cross-border collaboration\, and honouring indigenous environmental custodianship — this year’s challenge themes are grounded in real problems facing Aotearoa New Zealand. \nTeams will use AI to develop and pitch practical solutions across one or more of these themes. \n\n  \nCatering\nFood and refreshments are provided on-site across both days. No need to bring anything. \n\n  \nGetting here\nEPIC Innovation Centre is located at 100 Manchester Street\, Christchurch. There is no on-site parking\, however paid parking is available close by at 160 Lichfield Street. The Christchurch Bus Exchange is also nearby. \n\n  \nReady to build?\nSpots are limited to 40 participants and are allocated on a first come\, first served basis. \nBook your spot now \n$25 per person. Teams of 4 to 6.
URL:https://epicinnovation.co.nz/event/ai-hackathon-2026/
LOCATION:EPIC Innovation Centre\, 76/106 Manchester St\, Christchurch\, Canterbury\, 8011\, New Zealand
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