ai& × Moonshot Tokyo Hackathon Night

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ai& × Moonshot Tokyo Hackathon NightBuild with frontier coding on frontier inference — free, for one night!Kimi K2.7 Code is Moonshot's open-source agentic coding model — one of the most capable in the world, built to plan, write, and ship real software autonomously, faster and leaner than anything in its class.ai& runs frontier inference on its own full-stack platform, built and hosted in Japan — performance, economics, and sovereignty no single-layer provider can match.We're putting both in your hands at no cost. No experience required — bring your favorite coding setup and make something real in one evening.----(日本語は下にあります / This is a bilingual event. Japanese-only participation is welcome.)Date: July 17, 2026Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: Sakura Deeptech ShibuyaAddress: Central Building 12th Floor, 1-2 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, TokyoAbout the Eventai& × Moonshot Tokyo AI Builders Night is a hands-on AI builder event bringing together developers, startup founders, enterprise innovation teams, AI consultants, and technical creators in Tokyo.Participants will rapidly prototype AI applications, coding agents, and experimental workflows in small teams while exploring:The event focuses on hands-on experimentation, rapid prototyping, collaboration, and live demos.This event features two tracks.Selected teams will receive ai& API credits and ecosystem support.1. Enterprise Workflow / AI Agent TrackFocused on:Participants may also explore operational challenges and workflow ideas inspired by enterprise teams joining the event.2. Entertainment / Experimental AI TrackFocused on:This track encourages creativity, experimentation, and “vibe coding” culture within the AI builder ecosystem.Instead of pitch decks, working demos will take center stage.Build something real. Show what you made. Get feedback from the community.Participants are expected to prototype a working AI application, interactive experience, consumer AI concept, experimental workflow, or lightweight game experience during the event.⏰ Schedule4:00 PM — Doors Open / NetworkingParticipants arrive, network, meet potential teammates, and set up their development environment.Our engineers will be available to help participants set up ai&, Kimi, and API access.4:30 PM — Welcome & Opening SessionWelcome from the organizers and introduction to the event.4:35 PM — Partner Lightning TalksHear from our partners about the future of AI and the opportunities for builders.5:05 PM — Hackathon BriefingChallenge overview, judging criteria, schedule, and logistics.5:15 PM — Speed Team Check & Hacking BeginsParticipants who haven't finalized a team can quickly connect with others before hacking officially begins.Teams will submit:• team name• team member information• selected trackIf you do not have a team yet, Kaori and the organizing team will help facilitate team matching.5:20 PM — Build Session BeginsBuilders begin rapidly prototyping AI applications, agents, and workflows.7:30 PM — Demo Session & JudgingSelected teams present their prototypes live.Enterprise guests and judges will provide feedback.8:30 PM — Closing & NetworkingFinal remarks and community networking.9:00 PM — Event EndsYour AI Stack for the NightEverything you build runs on the ai& platform. Pick the path that fits you.All projects must be built on Kimi (via the ai& platform). Use any of the three paths below — but your demo has to run on Kimi to qualify.ai& API credits are provided to all participants. Setup guides and keys handed out at check-in.Why This Event MattersTokyo has incredible engineering talent and strong enterprise industries, but there are still limited opportunities for builders and enterprises to experiment together directly.This event aims to create an environment where:One goal is to create a more accessible environment for builders, enterprises, and operators to explore AI infrastructure, coding agents, and practical workflow ideas together.About ai&ai& is a global AI technology company built on a simple conviction: that whoever owns and optimizes the full stack wins. By combining next-generation data center infrastructure, heterogeneous compute, and frontier model services into a single optimized platform, ai& gives enterprises and developers the performance, economics, and sovereignty that no single-layer provider can match. Founded in Japan and expanding globally, ai& is building the foundation for the AI-native future.About MoonshotMoonshot AI (月之暗面) is a leading AI model lab that has rapidly emerged as one of the most valuable independent AI companies, backed by giants like Alibaba and Tencent. Best known for its flagship AI assistant Kimi, Moonshot specializes in frontier large language models (LLMs) with standout capabilities in long-context processing, vision-to-code generation, and autonomous agent swarms.About AI Founders’ MindsetInterested in staying connected?AI Founders' Mindset is more than an event series — it's a global community connecting builders, founders, AI consultants, and enterprise innovators across Tokyo, New York, and San Francisco.Join our WhatsApp community to stay connected, discover upcoming events, share opportunities, and meet other members of the ecosystem.AI Founders’ Mindset also hosts a global AI founder podcast and community platform with over 110K subscribers across the AI ecosystem.Join Our WhatsApp CommunityWho Should Join?Judges / MentorsWe are inviting a curated mix of:• Enterprise CTOs and engineering leaders• AI founders and technical builders• Investors and ecosystem leaders• AI infrastructure and developer tool specialistsAdditional judges and mentors will be announced closer to the event.Notes