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| <a href="https://qai-hackathon-apply.static.hf.space/?src=hf-org"><img src="https://huggingface.co/spaces/qai-hackathon/README/resolve/main/banner.png" alt="Qai × Hugging Face Hackathon O1. Code with a hug. 5 to 7 November 2026, in person in Doha." style="width:100%;border-radius:16px"></a> | |
| <p style="font-size:19px;line-height:1.6;margin:22px 0 6px"><b>48 hours of building, in person in Doha.</b> Bring your team and your energy. The challenge drops at kickoff.</p> | |
| <p style="margin:18px 0 28px"><a href="https://qai-hackathon-apply.static.hf.space/?src=hf-org"><img src="https://huggingface.co/spaces/qai-hackathon/README/resolve/main/apply-button.png" alt="Apply now" width="260"></a></p> | |
| <p style="line-height:1.9;margin:0 0 8px"><b>When</b> 5 – 7 November 2026. Starts Thursday 5:00 PM, ends Saturday 5:00 PM (Doha time)<br> | |
| <b>Where</b> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Nestwork+M7+Abdulla+Bin+Thani+St+Doha+Qatar">Nestwork Msheireb - M7</a>, Abdulla Bin Thani St, Doha, Qatar<br> | |
| <b>Who</b> Teams of 2 to 4. Solo applicants can ask to be matched with others. Application only</p> | |
| ### 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?**<br>Hackathon O1 is for professional and student software engineers, and AI enthusiasts, who are confident writing code. | |
| **Is it open to people outside Qatar?**<br>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?**<br>No. The event is in person only, in Doha. | |
| **Do you offer a stipend for travel or other logistics?**<br>No. Selected participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation and other logistics. | |
| **Can I apply alone?**<br>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?**<br>We'll share the prize details in the days before the event. | |
| **Who are the judges?**<br>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?**<br>Your laptop, charger and fresh ideas. We'll provide food, drink and stationery. | |
| **What experience do I need?**<br>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?**<br>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?**<br>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. | |
| <p style="margin-top:28px">Questions? Write to <a href="mailto:info@trustqai.com">info@trustqai.com</a>.</p> |