MantisGrid AI Hackathon & Summit 2026
- WHO IT IS FOR: University students, researchers, developers, founders, and industry professionals interested in AI infrastructure.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: A high-stakes competition and summit focused on building reliable, observable, and efficient AI infrastructure.
- FORMAT: A full-day event combining a competitive hackathon, expert-led panels, and a professional networking reception.
Join MantisGrid AI in Palo Alto for the AI Hackathon & Summit 2026, a premier gathering dedicated to the future of AI reliability. Participants will spend the day building practical tools for intelligent model routing, infrastructure data mining, and AI stability, utilizing provided APIs and public datasets. With a $10,000 cash prize pool, builders can compete for awards in categories including Most Innovative and Highest Business Impact.
Beyond the competition, the event features an AI Reliability Summit where industry leaders, founders, and investors discuss the evolution of AI infrastructure. The day concludes with an evening networking reception, offering attendees the chance to connect with a community of elite builders and VCs over food and drinks at the Mitchell Park Community Center.