Kickoff & Team Formation Night - eSafety Hackathon
Description
🚨This event is part of the "Needle In The Hashtag - eSafety Hackathon"🚨
The AI Hackathon Kickoff & Team Formation Night 🎉
Where ideas, people, and purpose collide — over trivia, drinks, and AI chat.
Join us for a night designed to form teams, spark ideas, and set the tone for an incredible weekend of building. Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran hacker, this is your chance to meet your future teammates, find your project, and have a good laugh along the way.
What to Expect
🧠 Quick-fire Trivia & Icebreakers
AI, startups, memes, and curveballs — compete for glory and kick off the hackathon energy.
🎤 Short Welcome & Guest Speaker
Hear from MLAI and special guests about what’s ahead for the hackathon and how to make the most of it.
🤝 Team Matchmaking
Looking for collaborators? We’ll help you find the right mix of devs, designers, researchers, and creatives to build something real.
🍕 Food, Drinks & Fun
Enjoy catering, drinks, and fun extras like a slushie or popcorn machine in a relaxed networking setup.
🎁 Merch, Music & Vibes
Grab some MLAI merch, chill out with tunes, and get hyped for the weekend.
Why Join
Meet your crew: Form or join a team before hackathon weekend.
Break the ice: Trivia and games to get everyone talking.
Learn what’s next: Get the inside scoop on format, prizes & goals.
Kick back: Good people, good food, and AI-themed fun.
Who Should Come
Everyone is welcome — no tech background needed.
Expect a mix of:
Students & beginners 👩🎓
AI devs, data people, and cyber folks 🧑💻
Designers & product thinkers 🎨
Mentors & industry leaders 🌟
Event Details
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEDT
📍 Location: Stone & Chalk, 121 King St, Melbourne VIC
🎟 Format: In-person
How the Night Flows
Time | Activity |
|---|---|
5:30–6:00 PM | Setup & Early Arrivals |
6:00–6:15 PM | Doors Open + Mingling |
6:15–6:25 PM | Welcome & Intro by MLAI |
6:25–6:30 PM | Guest Speaker (optional) |
6:30–6:50 PM | Trivia Round 1 – AI & Startup Fun |
6:50–7:00 PM | Break 1 – Drinks & Networking |
7:00–7:20 PM | Trivia Round 2 – Team Challenge |
7:20–7:30 PM | Break 2 – Drinks & Networking |
7:30–7:50 PM | Trivia Round 3 – Finals |
7:50–8:30 PM | Food + Networking |
8:30–9:00 PM | Chill Time + Wrap-up |
Connect with the MLAI Team: Xavier Andueza, Michael Reitzenstein, Lukas Wesemann, Pegah Khalegi, Ethan Lee, Jasmine Raj, Dr Sam Donegan (SupportSorted),
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