Qai × Hugging Face Hackathon

48 hours of building, in person in Doha. Bring your team and your energy. The challenge drops at kickoff.

When   5 – 7 November 2026. Starts Thursday 5:00 PM, ends Saturday 5:00 PM (Doha time)
Where   Nestwork Msheireb - M7, Abdulla Bin Thani St, Doha, Qatar
Who   Teams of 2 to 4. Solo applicants can ask to be matched with others. Application only

How it works

1. Apply. Places are limited and application-based. Tell us why your team should be in the room.

2. Build. Ideate and build a working solution over 48 hours, in person in Doha. The challenge drops at kickoff.

3. Pitch. Projects are built with open-source tools on Hugging Face and submitted as a live demo.

FAQ

Who is the event for?
Hackathon O1 is for professional and student software engineers, and AI enthusiasts, who are confident writing code.

Is it open to people outside Qatar?
Yes, we welcome applicants from across the region. The event is in person, though, so you'll need to be able to attend in Doha.

Can I attend online?
No. The event is in person only, in Doha.

Do you offer a stipend for travel or other logistics?
No. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and other logistics.

Can I apply alone?
Yes. Apply in a group or on your own, and we'll match you with others and help you find a team.

What prizes are on offer?
We'll share the prize details in the days before the event.

Who are the judges?
Judges will include experts from Qai and Hugging Face. We'll announce them in the days before the event.

What do I need to bring?
Your laptop, charger and fresh ideas. We'll provide food, drink and stationery.

What experience do I need?
You don't need to be an expert, but we expect participants to be confident writing code.

What can I do to prepare for the event?
No preparation is necessary. We'll share more details about the challenge when the event kicks off on Thursday 5 November.

What if I don't secure a place?
This is the first of many hackathons and events we have planned. Follow @trustqai to be the first to hear when the next one goes live.

Questions? Write to info@trustqai.com.