Hacktober Fest

YEA! · AI CHALLENGE

Build your first MVP with AI in 24 hours.

A hands-on challenge for high school students. Learn how to prompt AI, build a real app, and present what you created.

📅 [30] October 2026
📍INKUBATORI I BIZNESIT YEA


What is Hacktober Fest?

Hacktober Fest is Young Entrepreneurs Albania’s AI hackathon.

You don’t need to be a programmer. You need an idea.

We’ll teach you how to work effectively with AI and use it to turn an idea into a simple, working product — your first MVP.


How It Works

01 — Prompting Workshop

Start with a practical introduction to AI prompting.

Learn how to give AI clear instructions so it can help you:

  • Generate code
  • Explain code
  • Find and fix errors
  • Improve your ideas
  • Turn requirements into working features

02 — 24-Hour Build Sprint

You have 24 hours to build your MVP with AI as your co-pilot.

Keep it simple:

One problem. One idea. One working solution.

The goal isn’t to build a huge application. It’s to create something small that actually works.

03 — Demo Day

When the build sprint ends, it’s time to show what you created.

Present your MVP, explain the problem you’re solving and demonstrate your solution.

Projects will be reviewed and the best projects will be recognised.


Who Can Join?

  • High school students
  • No coding experience required
  • No previous AI experience required
  • Anyone curious, creative and ready to build

What You’ll Learn

During Hacktober Fest, you’ll learn how to:

  • Prompt AI effectively
  • Use AI to write and debug code
  • Turn an idea into an MVP
  • Break a problem into manageable features
  • Build a simple working application
  • Present and explain your product with confidence

FAQ

Do I need to know how to code?

No.

We’ll start with a prompting workshop that teaches you how to work with AI. AI will help you generate, understand and fix the code you need.

What kind of app should I build?

Something small and focused that solves a real problem.

Don’t try to build the next Instagram in 24 hours. A simple application that does one thing well is much better.

Projects that can work without complicated external APIs are recommended.

What should I bring?

Bring:

  • A laptop
  • Your charger
  • An idea
  • Your creativity

Is there something for younger students?

Yes.

Our CodeWeek coding games are designed for students up to 9th grade.


Ready to Build?

24 hours. One idea. Build something real.

Spots are limited. ONLY 20

Register for Hacktober Fest and build your first MVP with AI.