Dates

Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October 2026, at Level 3, 20 Martin Place, Sydney CBD, NSW, Australia.

Eligibility

Open to approved, ticketed attendees aged 13 or over. Participants under 18 may join with a parent or guardian present. Attendance is application-based; approval depends on capacity and on balancing beginner and advanced participants. Every team member needs their own ticket.

Project and Submission Requirements

Projects must be an AI-powered app for Apple platforms built in one of the tracks: Enterprise or  Community Impact. All work must be built during the event weekend — no pre-baked projects. Every team must produce a working demo to present live.

Prizes

• Best Enterprise Solution using AI on Apple: 2× Mac mini
• Best Community / Social Good Project using AI on Apple: 2× Mac mini
• Best Project Built with SCX: A$1,290 SCX credit per team member
• Best Project Built with ElevenLabs: 3 months of ElevenLabs Scale (US$897 value) per team member
• All winning teams: A$425 SCX credit and 3 months of ElevenLabs Pro (US$297 value) per team member
• Every attendee: A$100 SCX credit and US$22 ElevenLabs credit

Credits are not cash. Prize details may change before the event.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects are judged on innovation, technical craft, impact and the quality of the live demo, against the prize categories above. People's Choice is decided by popular vote among attendees.

Ownership: you own everything you build over the weekend.

Tickets are non-refundable. Only approved applicants are charged.

Attendee Rules / Code Of Conduct

We stand for inclusivity. We believe every single person has the right to hack in a safe and welcoming environment.

This is a hackathon for building, learning and meeting people; not for making anyone feel unwelcome. Treat everyone with respect. If what you're doing is making someone feel uncomfortable, that counts as harassment and is enough reason to stop.

• Be respectful, kind and considerate to fellow hackers, mentors, judges, sponsors, volunteers and organisers
• Be collaborative and welcoming, especially to beginners and first-time hackers
• Respect the venue, equipment and other people's belongings
• Follow the instructions of organisers and venue staff
• Look out for one another and speak up if something doesn't seem right

Harassment and other unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to:

• Offensive comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, social class, economic status, or veteran status
• Sexual images or behaviour, and sexualised material in hacks, booths or presentations
• Violent or graphic imagery or threats of violence
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following
• Harassing photography or recording without consent
• Sustained disruption of talks, workshops, judging or other events
• Doxxing (publishing others' private information)
• Inappropriate physical contact and unwelcome sexual attention or advances
• Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour

This Code of Conduct applies to all participants — hackers, organisers, volunteers, mentors, judges and sponsors — and covers the venue, social events, event-provided transportation, and all online spaces (Discord, submission portal, social media).

Participants asked to stop any unacceptable behaviour are expected to comply immediately. Organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a warning, expulsion from the event with no refund or reimbursement, and referral to venue security or local authorities.

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If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, contact an organiser immediately. Reports are taken seriously and handled discreetly. You will never be penalised for reporting in good faith.

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How to reach us:

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Adapted from the MLH Code of Conduct

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