AI for Learning & Development Build Challenge | Presentations & Judging

Event Details:

• Date: 18 - 19 Jun 2026
• Time: 10:30 PM - 01:00 AM
• Location: United States , Virginia Beach
• Type: independent

About the challenge Welcome to the AI for Learning & Development Build Challenge with the AI Collective Hampton Roads Chapter to be held at the Regent University Library in Virginia Beach. This is a local build challenge with an in-person kickoff, followed by a two-week build phase, then an in-person presentation & judging event. You'll have two weeks to build an AI application based on the problem statement shared at the kickoff event. This AI Build Challenge is open to adult participants of all skill levels, from experienced developers to beginner using no or low code tools. You're encouraged to use AI tools to further your development. After the build phase, you'll deliver an in-person presentation to judges and other attendees. The winning projects will receive prizes (TBA). Kickoff on Thursday, June 4th from 6:30–8:00pm. We encourage you to join us in person in the Regent Library Auditorum, but the kickoff will also be recorded if you're unable to attend. Build Phase from June 5th through 18th. You can work individually or in teams. Presentations & Judging on Thursday, June 18th from 6:30–9:00pm. Return to the Regent Library Auditorium to share your work! Presentations must be delivered in person to be considered for judging and prizes. Get started The first thing you should do is register through Devpost before the June 4th Kickoff. You can work individually or in teams, but registration is important because space is limited. Then plan to come out to the Kickoff event to discover the problem statement and receive inspiration and development guidance from our AI Collective experts. If you're unable to attend the in-person Kickoff, that's okay because we'll share a recording after the event with those who pre-register. This is a beginner-friendly event. If you've never participated in a build challenge or hackathon, this is your opportunity! The Kickoff will include some initial guidance regarding topics and tools, and we'll make additional online resources available during the two-week build phase. Prizes We’re excited to share that this build challenge will include a $1,000 prize pool for standout projects. Whether you’re a student, parent, educator, technologist, entrepreneur, or just curious about AI, this is a chance to team up, build something useful, and compete for real prizes while learning alongside the local Hampton Roads AI community. Prizes will recognize teams that bring strong ideas, practical solutions, creativity, and clear impact to the AI for Learning & Development space. Requirements What to build You'll build a project that uses AI to enhance learning and development (with more details unveiled at the Kickoff event). Projects will be evaluated on potential impact, not technical complexity. What to submit Prior to the in-person Presentations & Judging event, please submit the following in Devpost: At the Presentations & Judging event, please prepare for the following: Judging criteria Learn more: https://ai-challenge-regent-aichr.devpost.com/ 🤝 Organizers OrganizersThe AI Collective Hampton Roads ​Our parent org The AI Collective is a global non-profit community uniting 200,000+ pioneers – founders, researchers, operators, and investors – exploring the frontier of AI in major tech hubs worldwide. Through events, workshops, and community-led research, we empower the AI ecosystem to collaboratively steer AI’s future toward trust, openness, and human flourishing. All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct. Additionally, by registering for this event, you agree to The AI Collective Hampton Roads chapter photo & video policy.

Highlights

• The AI for Learning & Development Build Challenge is hosted by the AI Collective Hampton Roads Chapter at Regent University Library in Virginia Beach.
• It begins with an in-person kickoff event on June 4th, followed by a two-week build phase, concluding with presentations and judging on June 18th.
• Participants will develop an AI application using a problem statement provided at the kickoff.
• The challenge is open to adults of all skill levels, with a $1,000 prize pool for standout projects.
• Registration through Devpost is required due to limited space.
• Projects will focus on using AI to enhance learning and development and be evaluated based on impact.
• The AI Collective is a global community promoting AI’s future through events and research.

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