New York

October 15–17, 2025

Berlin

November 3–4, 2025

London

June 2–3, 2026

LeadDev AI Hackathon

AI coding is changing quickly – this is your opportunity to see how far you can push it in a fast, collaborative hackathon.

That’s why we’re introducing something brand new at LeadDev Berlin, the first-ever LeadDev AI Hackathon.

Who should apply

Whether you’re a founder, a developer, engineering leader or just AI-curious, we’re creating a space where you can experiment, learn, and grow. You don’t need to be attending the LeadDev Berlin conference to apply or join in.

You should have some AI experience already – that could mean working on a startup, building side projects, or simply a passion for exploring new tools.

Your proposal doesn’t need to be fully formed – we’re looking for curiosity, creativity, and the drive to experiment.

What to expect on the day

  • Opportunities to collaborate, learn, and share your progress
  • Hands-on building session with access to free credits for a range of AI tools 
  • Live feedback and “unblocking” support from AI experts and peers 

The fun part

​Two exciting awards up for grabs (voted by your fellow builders):

  • Innovation Champion – Most groundbreaking AI solution
  • Customer’s Choice Most-loved product


Our hackathon partner

Bluefish LeadDev

Hosted by:

Yenny Cheung

VP of Engineering
Bluefish