The Largest hackathon In Pakistan

Hackfest 3.0

Think you have what it takes to build the next big AI-powered innovation? Compete in an intense 3-day hackathon, collaborate with top minds, and race against time to create groundbreaking AI applications.

Happening from July 11 - 13

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Hackfest 3.0 Timeline

Pre Event Activities

Day 1: July 11 (Friday) - Kickoff & Team Formation

3:50 PM - Check-in & Welcome Message

4:00 PM - Opening Keynote

4:10 PM - Theme Reveal + Challenge Statements

4:30 PM - Hacking begins

4:35 PM - Team Formation

4:45 PM - Session on SnapDev

Day 2: July 12 (Saturday) - Hacking + Speakers + Mentorship

10:00 - Check-In

10:15 - Hacking begins

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Mentor Session

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Speaker Session

08:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Mentor Sessions

Day 3: July 13 (Sunday) - Submission, Judging & Closing

10:00 - Check-In
10:15 - Hacking begins
03:00 PM - Submissions Close
7:00 PM - Round 1 Winner Announcements
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Final Pitches
10:00 PM - Winner announcements

Our Judging Criteria

Innovation & Creativity

How unique and groundbreaking is your solution? Does it introduce a fresh perspective or solve a problem in a novel way?

Technical Execution

How well is the project built? Is the code clean, scalable, and functional?

Impact & Relevance

Does the solution effectively address a real-world problem? What is its potential for adoption and scalability?

User Experience & Design

Is the project intuitive and user-friendly? Does it offer a seamless experience?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hackfest and who can Participate?

Hackfest 3.0 is Pakistan’s largest AI-focused hackathon, open to developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts of all skill levels. Anyone passionate about building innovative AI solutions is welcome to join.

How do I Register for the Hackathon?

To register, click the 'Apply Now' button on the landing page and complete the registration form.

Is there a registration fee?

No, participation in Hackfest 3.0 is completely free.

What are the team size requirements?

Teams can consist of 2 to 5 members. You can form a team beforehand or find one during the team-building phase of the event.

Do I need to have coding experience to participate?

No, coding experience is not mandatory. While it helps, we encourage people from various backgrounds, including designers, entrepreneurs, and innovators, to participate.

What should I bring or prepare before the event?

Have your laptops, chargers, and necessary software installed, and your enthusiasm! Having an idea or concept in mind to work on is also helpful.

What are the hackathon tracks or categories?

The hackathon will focus on:
• Building Autonomous AI Agents - Creating AI agents that think, learn, and act independently.
• Multi-Agent Collaboration - Designing AI systems that collaborate to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Natural Language Understanding for AI Agents - Developing AI that understands and generates human language using advanced NLP models.

What are the judging criteria?

Projects will be judged based on:
• Innovation & Creativity - The uniqueness and novelty of your solution.
• Technical Execution - Code quality, scalability, and functionality.
• Impact & Relevance - Real-world problem-solving potential and scalability.
• User Experience & Design - Intuitive, user-friendly, and seamless experience.

Hackfest 3.0

Why Join Us?

Compete with the Best

Win Big

Global Exposure

Network & Grow

Meet the Speakers

Qasim Asad Salam

Daniel O'Shea

Usama Bilal

Do You Have What it Takes?

Open to All

Basic Tech Skills