Mindroom AI Challenge: Show Your AI Skills. $1,000 Prize.
Description
Mindroom AI Challenge 2026: Show Your AI Skills. $1,000 Prize.
AI is changing how we study, create and solve problems. But what can you actually do with it when the clock is ticking?
Join us for a free, hands-on evening where students put their AI skills to the test. Compete in practical AI challenges, use the AI platform of your choice and go head-to-head for a $1,000 AUD cash prize.
The Mindroom AI Challenge is open to any student aged 18 and over, from Mindroom or any other education provider. Twenty participants will complete two timed rounds of practical AI challenges. The top five will advance to a live final, where one winner will be crowned the Mindroom AI Champion.
What to Expect
⏱️ Two Timed Rounds
Take on practical AI challenges against the clock. Use any AI tool or platform you like and show how you think, prompt and problem-solve.
🏁 The Live Final
The top five performers advance to a live final on the night, where they compete for the title.
🏆 The Prize
The winner takes home $1,000 AUD and the title of Mindroom AI Champion.
🤝 Meet the Community
Connect with students from across the Gold Coast and see how others approach AI.
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 4 December 2026
🕐 Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Mindroom Institute – 1/37 Connor St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220 (Level 3 – room details to be confirmed)
🎟️ Entry: Free
👥 Places: Limited to 20 participants
How It Works
Register on Humanitix. Registration is mandatory.
Round 1: complete the first timed AI challenge.
Round 2: complete the second timed AI challenge.
Live Final: the top five face off live and one winner is crowned.
A detailed schedule will be shared with registered participants closer to the event.
What to Bring
Your own laptop (required)
Access to the AI tools or platforms you plan to use (the choice is yours)
Who Can Enter?
Any student aged 18 and over, studying at Mindroom or at another education provider.
Why Enter?
Put your practical AI skills to the test in a real, timed setting
Use the AI tools you’re most comfortable with
Compete live in front of an audience if you make the final
Meet and connect with other students from the local community
Compete for the $1,000 AUD prize
Registration is mandatory and places are limited to 20.
Have questions? Contact us at marketing@mindroom.edu.
Don’t miss your chance to show what you can do with AI.
Terms & Disclaimer
Entry is free and open to students aged 18 and over. Registration is mandatory, and places are limited to 20 participants. The $1,000 AUD cash prize will be awarded to the winner as determined by the judging panel. Participants must bring their own laptop and are responsible for their own access to AI tools. Photos and video will be taken during the event and may be used on Mindroom’s digital channels. By attending, you consent to this use. Mindroom Institute does not guarantee employment opportunities or enrolment eligibility. Event details may change where necessary.
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