Open Source Computer Use Hackathon
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Open Source Computer Use Hackathon

We’re inviting an exclusive group of local builders to spend a day at the first computer use hackathon in San Francisco.

About

​Join us to build cool projects with open source AI & computer use. It can be anything from fine-tuning models to improved verification and data collection to full end-to-end projects. ​Throughout the hackathon, you will get unlimited access to both KERNEL’s open source infrastructure and Tzafon’s computer use model series. Schedule ​9:30am: Doors open (please arrive on time before 10 am) ​10:00am: Intro panel on the state of computer use ​Marius Buleandra, Member of Technical Staff, Anthropic ​Simon Koser, Co-founder, Tzafon ​Catherine Jue, CEO & Co-founder, KERNEL ​10:30am: Start hacking ​12:00pm: Lunch served (🍕 Pizza / 🥬 Salads available) ​4:00pm: Final submissions ​4:30pm: Winner presented ​4:45pm: Post-event social mixer ​Prizes ​1st place: $10k + $10k in credits ​2nd-5th place: $1k + $5k in credits ​Teams ​Teams up to 5. Solo applicants will be pre-matched with a team. ​Signup ​Because we have limited space we're asking that you change your RSVP if anything changes after you've signed up. ​If you are applying as a team, please add all your teammates when signing up (group ticket).

This hackathon has ended

Important Dates

Event Date
May 9 - May 9, 2026

Details

Location
San Francisco, CA
In-person
Prize Pool
​1st place: $10k + $10k in credits, 2nd-5th place: $1k + $5k in credits
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