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Build apps for the City of Montgomery
using official datasets and BrightData tooling.
Open to absolute beginners.
World Wide Vibes
From Thursday March 5 to Monday March 9! Build real-world apps through vibe coding. Join innovators, students, and builders worldwide to solve city challenges using AI + data + creativity.
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TOTAL PRIZE BOUNTY$5,000
Vibe coding for
civic impact.
All Skill Levels Welcome
Built for Absolute Beginners
This hackathon is a judgment-free zone. Whether you're a coding pro or have never touched a terminal, we provide the mentorship and workshops to help you build high-impact apps using Vibe Coding and Bright Data.
Master the basics of AI prompt engineering with Google AI Studio and build your first functioning web app in 48 hours without writing a single line of traditional code. Visit: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/ai-studio-quickstart
PROJECT MILESTONE
Earn Certification
Complete and submit your project to receive your official GenAI Works certificate.
Superpower Capabilities
Master these modern build-tools during our workshop sprint and hackathon.
AI Integration
Connect your apps to state-of-the-art LLMs like Gemini and GPT.
Rapid Prototyping
Move from idea to working URL in hours, not months.
Vibe Coding Mastery
Harness natural language to generate complex application logic.
Data Scraping
Use BrightData to ethically collect and utilize web data.
AI Integration
Connect your apps to state-of-the-art LLMs like Gemini and GPT.
Rapid Prototyping
Move from idea to working URL in hours, not months.
Vibe Coding Mastery
Harness natural language to generate complex application logic.
Vibe Coding Mastery
Harness natural language to generate complex application logic.
Data Scraping
Use BrightData to ethically collect and utilize web data.
AI Integration
Connect your apps to state-of-the-art LLMs like Gemini and GPT.
Rapid Prototyping
Move from idea to working URL in hours, not months.
The Bounty
Recognition for excellence in vibe coding, data utility, and civic impact.
FIRST PLACE$2,500
SECOND PLACE$1,500
THIRD PLACE$750
Best Beginner Vibe$250
Sponsored by Bright Data
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor the Builders Shaping Applied AI
Direct access to founders, developers, product leaders, and operators building real AI systems. These are live build sprints where working AI solutions are shipped in days, not months.
- Reach 10,000+ highly engaged AI builders across two events
- Align with applied AI, not surface-level experimentation
- Position your brand alongside serious execution
- Gain visibility with emerging founders and technical talent
- Be seen where real projects are built and launched
Become a Sponsor
Limited inventory. High visibility.
HACKATHON
World Wide Agents
+5,000 Participant
AI agents & deployment
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
April 24–27, 2026
HACKATHON
Build with AI
+5,000 Participant
Workflows, automation, applied use cases
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
June 5–8, 2026
HACKATHON
World Wide Agents
+5,000 Participant
AI agents & deployment
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
April 24–27, 2026
HACKATHON
Build with AI
+5,000 Participant
Workflows, automation, applied use cases
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
June 5–8, 2026
HACKATHON
World Wide Agents
+5,000 Participant
AI agents & deployment
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
April 24–27, 2026
HACKATHON
Build with AI
+5,000 Participant
Workflows, automation, applied use cases
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
June 5–8, 2026
HACKATHON
World Wide Agents
+5,000 Participant
AI agents & deployment
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
April 24–27, 2026
HACKATHON
Build with AI
+5,000 Participant
Workflows, automation, applied use cases
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
June 5–8, 2026
HACKATHON
World Wide Agents
+5,000 Participant
AI agents & deployment
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
April 24–27, 2026
HACKATHON
Build with AI
+5,000 Participant
Workflows, automation, applied use cases
Available Slots:
- 🏅 2 Gold
- 🥈 3 Silver
- 💎 1 Platinum
June 5–8, 2026
Agenda
Launch and build with us through each stage.
Mon Mar 2 · PHASE 01
Workshop: Learn AI-assisted prototyping and rapid vibe coding workflows. Unlock the web for agents with Brightdata and review challenge statements.
Tue Mar 3 · PHASE 02
Workshop: Participant induction covering rules, tools, timeline, and judging criteria.
Wed Mar 4 · PHASE 03
Workshop: Mentor induction outlining expectations, judging framework, and support processes.
Thurs Mar 5-7 · PHASE 04
Hackathon kickoff at 9am Central; building officially begins. Team registration deadline by Saturday, March 7.
Mon Mar 9 · PHASE 05
Project submission deadline at 9am Central.
Fri Mar 20 · PHASE 06
Join us for a livestreamed announcement revealing winners! See what other great hackathons and courses GenAI Works will be delivering in the near future.
Challenge Streams
Solve real problems using City of Montgomery datasets.
Build tools that scrape live city updates, power resident-facing chatbots, and track sentiment or misinformation, like a “Service Finder” combining open data with real-time web information.
The Judges
Evaluated by industry experts and community leaders.
Janson Lim
VP Product · GenAI Works
Chris McMilan
IT Manager · City of Montgomery
Remus Ranca
Head of Education · GenAI Works
Rafael Levi
DevRel Engineer · Bright Data
Bryn Bakoyema
Education Manger · Alabama State University
Sam Cummings
Innovation Manager · GenAI Works
Tony Porterfield
CTO · City of Montgomery
Remus Ranca
Head of Education · GenAI Works
Rafael Levi
DevRel Engineer · Bright Data
Bryn Bakoyema
Education Manger · Alabama State University
Sam Cummings
Innovation Manager · GenAI Works
Tony Porterfield
CTO · City of Montgomery
Janson Lim
VP Product · GenAI Works
Chris McMilan
IT Manager · City of Montgomery
FAQ
The World Wide Vibes Hackathon is a global online event where participants build AI-powered solutions to real-world city and public-sector challenges.
The hackathon runs from February 19 to March 21, with kickoff on March 5 and submissions due March 9.
The hackathon is fully virtual, with all workshops, collaboration, and submissions taking place online.
Anyone worldwide can join for free, including beginners, students, professionals, and first-time hackathon participants.
No coding experience is required, as participants can use AI tools and vibe coding to build applications.
Teams will create a practical AI or data-driven solution addressing one of the official civic challenge themes.
Participants choose from Civic Access, Workforce Growth, Smart Cities, or Public Safety challenge categories.
You can join solo or form a team of up to five members, with matchmaking support available.
Participants need only internet access, and using Bright Data tools may earn bonus points.
Teams must submit a working prototype and a short presentation or demo explaining their solution.
A $5,000 prize pool will be awarded across four placements, plus additional recognition and incentives.
Projects are evaluated on relevance, execution quality, originality, social impact, and commercial potential.
Participants receive access to live workshops, mentors, Slack support, and office hours throughout the event.
You’ll gain practical AI skills, build portfolio projects, compete for prizes, and join a global creator community.