AI (Hackathon) Challenge 2026:  Topic Survey &  Interest Registration  
Objectives
The AI (Hackathon) Challenge 2026 aims to develop Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions with the following objectives:
1. Learn and upskill in the use of GenAI, LLMs, AI models and digital tools for AI competency building, and
2. Explore and develop the systematic use of AI Agents and workflow Agent(s) for building practical solutions.

Discussion & Sharing (Vonluntary)
25 Feb*: Discussion, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Sharing, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Ar William LAU & Dr Bernard LEONG)  
11 Mar*: Discussion, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Sharing, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Mr Samuel OOI & Mr Keith LIM)
25 Mar*: Discussion, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Sharing, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Mr CHAK Lee Meng & Mr Jason LI)
   8 Apr*: Discussion, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Sharing, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Mr TEE Jia Hen & Mr Jia Ming OW)
 22 Apr*: Discussion, 7:00pm - 7:30pm, Sharing, 7:30pm - 8:30pm (Mr Vignesh KAUSHIK & Ar PAN Yicheng)
  6 May*: Discussion, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
*Hybrid Setup, Singapore time (GMT+8). Local participants are encouraged to attend in person.

Timeline
  18 Mar: Problem Statement Submission, 11:59pm online
   15 Apr: Solution Submission*, 11:59 PM online
  13 May: Final Submission, 11:59 PM online
  20 May: Presentation for Shortlisted Teams**, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM,
    24 Jul: Ceremony & Forum at ArchiFest 2026 （TBC）
**Hybrid Setup , Singapore time (GMT+8). Physical attendance preferred for locals

Venue
Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Theatrette, 3rd Level, 79 Neil Rd, S088904

Target Participants
Calling all young and experienced designers, practitioners, and interested individuals and firms to use AI in solving practical challenges in the built environment!

Target Deliverables
The deliverables include a two-page write-up and a max. 10-slide presentation based on the provided guided structure. These are to be submitted on 18 Mar, 15 Apr and 13 May as the prelim, midterm and final submissions, respectively. Shortlisted projects will proceed to present to the judging panel on 20 May.

Benefits
Participants may benefit from the self-driven activities throughout the event in:
1. Problem-Solving: Explore AI-assisted strategies to solve practical issues within a self-defined time
2. Upskilling: Learn AI with a community of practice at a self-driven pace
3. Networking: Connect with industry leaders and peers through the event activities
4. Recognition: Celebrate top projects with prizes at ArchiFest 2026
5. Certification: Earn e-certification upon completion

Judging Panel: Ar William Lau, Prof Immanuel Koh & Ms Adeline Loo
Organisers: SIA-YAL in collaboration with SIA-DTC and SIA-Internationalisation
BOA-SIA CPD points: 4 CPD points will be awarded upon achieving at least 75% attendance (4 out of 5 discussion and sharing sessions).
Sponsorship: in progress

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Select your TOP THREE Topics for Agentic AI use cases. *
Agentic AI is like a team of AI assistants guided by a workflow agent that plans and uses tools to complete tasks step by step and produce real outputs, not just answers. 
The collaboration is self-paced, so you can work towards your own targets, and you may contribute under a team lead’s guidance and assigned tasks for use case development.
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