Build with TRAE.ai & MiniMax @ Los Angeles (Hackathon)
Build with TRAE is a community event hosted by TRAE Fellows. This Los Angeles edition is co-organized with Minimax, Gather Growth Inc. (GaGro), BIA@USC, and university student clubs, bringing together students and young developers from Southern California for an immersive Vibe Coding Hackathon., We provide a space where participants deeply experience TRAE.ai and Minimax in real product-building scenarios. Through hands-on hacking, technical sharing, live demos, and team collaboration, participa
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Vibe Coding Hackathon in LA Connect with 150–180 students and young developers from USC, UCLA, and other Southern California universities. Experience the “Vibe Coding” style of building: focusing on creativity, product logic, and user experience, while leveraging TRAE.ai and Minimax to accelerate development. Hands-on AI Product Building Participants will work in teams to rapidly prototype AI-powered applications using TRAE.ai APIs and Minimax models, gaining real experience in integrating AI into products, workflows, and creative projects. Prizes & Incentives 1st Place: $800 2nd Place: $500 3rd Place: $200 Additional Incentives Outstanding participants may receive referrals for internship and career opportunities Schedule MARCH 27 — Virtual Kickoff 6:30 pm — Rules, theme announcement, and GO. Hacking begins. MARCH 28 — In-Person @ TCC Franklin Suite, USC 9:00 am — Doors open. Check-in & breakfast. 11:00 am — Check-in cutoff. You must be here by now. 11:00 am — Welcome + Sponsor Keynotes (TRAE AI, Minimax) 11:30am — Back to hacking 1:00 pm — Lunch 3:30pm — Afternoon snacks 5:30pm — Dinner 6:30pm — 🔴 Code Freeze. Submissions close. 6:50pm — Demo presentations (3 min + 2 min Q&A per team) 8:30pm — Awards ceremony 8:55pm — Closing & group photo Who Open to ALL STUDENTS and developers interested in AI coding, product building, and hackathons. Participation Team-based (2–5 members recommended) AI Productivity Use TRAE.ai and Minimax to improve development efficiency, automate workflows, and build practical AI tools for work and study. Creative AI Applications Explore innovative AI-powered applications in daily life, content creation, social products, and experimental ideas. How To Join – Free Participation Limited seats (around 120-150). Registration is required to secure your spot. Participants must also sign up on https://build-with-trae-and-minimax.devpost.com/ Unleash your creativity with TRAE.ai and Minimax, and experience the future of AI-powered product development in one day of immersive building. Secure your spot right now!
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