Race Beyond the Track: Airia’s Virtual AI Agent Hackathon

Hosted by Airia, official partner of Atlassian Williams F1 Team, ahead of the 2026 season opener

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20 FEB 2026

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As anticipation builds for the first race weekend of 2026, our Official Partner Airia is inviting innovators, creators and problem-solvers to take on a challenge of their own.

Hosted by Airia, the Virtual AI Agent Hackathon runs from February 23 to March 1, giving participants seven days to design autonomous AI agents that elevate the fan experience.

The hackathon kicks off with a live webinar on February 23, setting the stage for a week of rapid ideation, collaboration and innovation. Projects must be submitted by March 1 at 11:59 PM ( (Australian Eastern Daylight Time).

Following the competition, standout projects will be highlighted at an in person event ahead of the opening race weekend of the 2026 season, plus there is up to $20,000 USD in prizes up for grabs.

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