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Dogathon - AI Valley PetZen
A hackathon where every project has a real dog on the other end of it.
200 developers, designers, AI builders, vet techs, & shelter volunteers are coming together to build tools that directly support rescue operations & dog adoption.
The day begins with rescue dogs meeting participants on-site. Teams will then spend the rest of the hackathon building products that help shelters, rescues, fosters, adopters, & dogs themselves - from adoption matching tools & volunteer coordination systems to AI copilots for rescue operations.
Our rescue partner will be present throughout the event, so anyone who forms a connection with a dog during the morning meet-and-greet can begin the adoption process on-site.
Not another demo-day hackathon.
Build something that actually helps a living being.
What to expect:
Real rescue dogs on-site
Builders, designers, & animal advocates
AI + software projects for rescue operations
Mentors from tech + pet care
Demos, prizes, & adoption opportunities
A high-signal, mission-driven community
Meet the dogs in the morning.
Build for them in the afternoon.
Rescue Partner
We're partnering with Copper's Dream to bring adoptable dogs on-site & connect builders directly with real rescue & adoption needs.
Schedule
9:00 AM - Doors open + check-in at The House by Edge & Node
9:30 AM - Opening remarks, challenge briefing, & $10K+ prize pool overview
10:00 AM - Outdoor dog adoption & vendor area opens on Presidio Lawn #3
10:30 AM - Problem discovery with rescue partners & team formation
11:00 AM - Build kickoff for rescue, adoption, foster, & animal welfare tools
12:30 PM - Lunch indoors & open building continues
1:30 PM - Mentor office hours, sponsor support, & product feedback
3:00 PM - Outdoor lawn portion closes & vendor/rescue breakdown begins
4:30 PM - Project submission deadline
5:00 PM - Final demos from selected teams
6:00 PM - Awards, $10K+ in prizes, & rescue impact moment
6:30 PM - Community hangout & networking
9:00 PM - Event ends
AI Valley is a community for exceptional first-generation builders, founders, & creators. We curate high-signal hackathons, workshops, & gatherings where ambitious people find collaborators, mentors, & real opportunities. If you care about who you build with as much as what you build, this is your place.\\ Website: https://aivalley.io
Events: https://lu.ma/aivalley
Community (Discord): https://discord.gg/QESCnSUPC9
Newsletter: https://aivalleyio.substack.com
All links: https://aivalley.io/links
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