--- title: README emoji: 🤗 colorFrom: red colorTo: blue sdk: static pinned: false --- Qai × Hugging Face Hackathon O1. Code with a hug. 5 to 7 November 2026, in person in Doha.

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

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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.