🚨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: Tuesday, 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),