AI Genesis is the largest AI hackathon in the Middle East. It brings together thousands of talented developers from around the world for a week of online collaboration starting on October 26, culminating in an exclusive in-person build day and live demo finale on November 2–3, at /function1.
- 6,000+Participants
- 400+Onsite Hackers
- 1 WeekOnline
- HybridFormat
- MultipleTracks
- DemoShowcasing
- Offline Finalein Dubai
- WorkshopsOnline & Offline
past hackathon highlights
- 4,842Enrolled participants
- $45,5K+In a prize pool
- 605teams
- 260AI Applications
- 317Participants on-site
- 4,2 mln+Marketing reach
- 4,842Enrolled participants
- $45,5K+In a prize pool
- 605teams
- 260AI Applications
- 317Participants on-site
- 4,2 mln+Marketing reach
sponsors 2025
The future isn’t waiting it’s being built
This hackathon invites participants to go beyond the basics and develop impactful, real-world AI projects. Whether you’re enhancing human productivity, solving complex industry problems, or reimagining creative workflows – this is your chance to build what’s next.
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Security & AI SafetyBuild AI-driven solutions for threat detection, privacy, and ethical AI -
Creativity & ArtsUse generative AI in music, visual art, storytelling, and multimedia -
Decentralized AI & Web3Explore how AI can integrate with blockchain and decentralized applications -
Human & AI CollaborationDevelop AI tools that enhance productivity and human decision-making -
AI Agents & AutomationCreate autonomous AI systems that assist in daily tasks or business operations -
Industry-Specific AI SolutionsApply AI to healthcare, finance, logistics, or any field you're passionate about
Co-organised with the leading AI Developer Community
Lablab.ai is a global organizer of Al hackathons. As the leading hub for Al builders, they provide hands-on opportunities to turn bold ideas into market-ready Al solutions.
Lablab.ai is a global organizer of Al hackathons. As the leading hub for Al builders, they provide hands-on opportunities to turn bold ideas into market-ready Al solutions.
- 251,000+engaged participants
- 1,000,000+marketing impressions
- 120+hackathons organized
- 5,200+prototypes developed
- 22,900+participating teams
- 150+countries reached through the global network