April 11 | Global Competition. Local Communities.
Personal & Trustworthy Autonomous Agents
This is not just a hackathon — it's a global benchmark for designing trustworthy autonomous agents. Build your personal agent, get instant feedback, and compete on a global leaderboard. Remote participation is open to everyone worldwide, while on-site participation in Vienna is selective and application-based.
Apply for Vienna on-site participationWhy This Matters Now
Autonomous agents are everywhere. But how can we trust them?
With tools like OpenClaw, developed in Austria, autonomous agents have captured global attention and accelerated the personal agent movement. Now, Austria hosts the next step.
Designed by renowned AI expert Rinat Abdullin (author of ML Under the Hood), this global hackathon asks a crucial question: how do we make these systems truly trustworthy? Headquartered in Vienna and open to participants worldwide — both on-site and remote — it brings together a global community of builders.
The answer lies in measurable standards, transparent evaluation, and real-world benchmarking — exactly what the BitGN platform delivers.
Details & Sign Up – Global CompetitionBe part of the Viennese Community
Join us at the Vienna HQ
Anyone can participate remotely from anywhere in the world. Vienna is the official on-site HQ, with limited seats allocated through a selective application process.
Benefits of taking part on-site
- Talk to Rinat Abdullin, designer of the BitGN challenge
- Real-time exchange with fellow builders
- A strong local AI community atmosphere
- Snacks & drinks throughout the event
- Optional afterparty & networking
- $40 in OpenAI API credits per participant
- Special prizes
Want to know what to expect? Enjoy some impressions from the hackathon at the Impact Hub from October 2025.
The Roadmap
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Sandbox Setup and Sample Agent
Event Details
AI Factory Austria AI:AT
Karl-Farkas-Gasse 22
1030 Vienna
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Apply for on-site participation at the Vienna HQ
Submit On-site ApplicationRemote participation is open to everyone via BitGN. On-site participation in Vienna is selection-based due to limited capacity. Applications close on Friday, 03.04.2026 (23:59 CET), and selected teams will be notified by 05.04.2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I participate remotely?
Yes! Remote participation is open to everyone, and you can take part fully online from anywhere. Please note that on-site participation in Vienna is limited and selection-based. You don't need to register here for remote participation — just register directly on the BitGN platform.
Can I participate in a team?
Yes, you may participate in teams of up to four people. If you already have a team, enter the same team name when registering. If you'd like to participate alone, write "alone" in the team field. If you'd like us to assign you to a team, write "assign." Teams may consist of both on-site and remote participants.
What is the timeline?
The flexible development phase runs from March 15 to April 11, 2026. The on-site event on April 11th follows this schedule: 09:15 opening & keynotes, 11:00 final Q&A before the challenge, 13:00 evaluation environment opens, 15:00 evaluation environment closes, 16:00 leaderboard reveal, solution presentations, and award ceremony, and 16:30 roundtable discussion.
When is the application deadline?
On-site applications are open until Friday, April 3, 2026 (23:59 CET). Since on-site capacity is limited, teams will be selected and notified about admission by April 5, 2026 at the latest.
Are there prizes?
Yes! Winners will receive a certificate, AIM merch, and more prizes to be announced.
What should I bring?
Please bring your own laptop with a working solution already set up (recommended: VSCode/PyCharm + UV). WiFi will be provided.
Are coding tools and AI assistants allowed?
Yes — and we actively encourage it. Use whatever tools help you build: Cursor, Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, you name it. This is about building the best trustworthy agent you can, and leveraging AI assistance is part of the spirit of the event.
I haven't prepared much yet — should I still sign up?
Absolutely. You don't need to have everything figured out before the event. The hackathon is designed to be a learning experience, and even participants who come in with minimal preparation walk away with deep insights into autonomous agent design, trust, and evaluation. Sign up, show up, and build — the learning is the point.