Build Fast. Launch Loud. Prompt Driven Hackathon

Overview

The Build Fast. Launch Loud. Prompt Driven Hackathon is a one day intensive event focused on creating real AI powered applications quickly using Prompt Driven Development (PDD). Hosted in Palo Alto, CA, the hackathon brings together developers, students, founders, and AI enthusiasts to explore a new software paradigm where prompts drive AI agents that handle core logic. Teams aim to ship a live, demo ready project by day’s end and have opportunities to present to peers and potential investors. The event is organized by Luma and led by Claire Evans, with participation from other experienced hosts and sponsors.

What is Prompt Driven Development (PDD)

PDD shifts away from traditional development workflows. Instead of writing extensive code, participants direct AI agents using prompts to build, test, and iterate. The objective is to deliver a functional product within hours rather than days. Attendees move rapidly from idea to prototype to a demonstrable product, learning to design with AI agents as central components of the solution.

Who should attend

This event is ideal for developers who want to move faster, students exploring AI first development, founders testing bold ideas, and anyone curious about building with AI as a core tool. It emphasizes smarts over lines of code and focuses on directing intelligence rather than merely implementing logic.

Format and Agenda

The agenda centers on fast paced collaboration and hands on building sessions. Participants form teams, select an AI driven idea, and begin building with prompt driven workflows. You will design and deploy AI driven applications that can be shipped within the day and demonstrated to peers and judges. The day culminates in project demos, with top teams given opportunities to pitch to investors and industry leaders. The event emphasizes practical outcomes such as a shipped project, exposure to a community of builders, and a deeper understanding of AI native development.

Location and Logistics

Location: Venture Dock, 555 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA. The venue offers a space to collaborate, access to sponsors, and a backdrop for live demos. The event is listed as an offline attendance format with live sessions and hands on workshops. Arrival includes registration and setup before the main sessions begin in the afternoon in the America/Los_Angeles time zone. Registration details indicate an approval workflow for attendees and a guided process for joining the event.

Speakers and Hosts

The event features a lineup of experienced hosts and participants including Claire Evans, Greg Tanaka, Maria Uribe Estrada, and Ai Huynh. The hosted sessions provide insights into AI driven development, hands on demonstrations, and guidance on building with prompt driven workflows. A visual roster and bios are shared on the event page, and speakers are involved in panels and live demos.

Sponsors and Partners

Sponsors include Nexla, an AI powered data integration platform with extensive connectors and real time data delivery, Rtrvr.ai, an AI web agent platform with DOM native intelligence, and ElevenLabs, a leading voice AI platform. The sponsorships enhance the experience by providing practical use cases, tools, and potential investor visibility.

FAQs and What to Expect

Participants should come prepared to work in teams, design an AI driven solution, and deliver a demo at the end of the day. The event emphasizes shipping a project, presenting to peers and judges, and gaining exposure in the AI development space. Prior attendees can view a reference to Prompt Driven’s previous hackathon for insights into format and outcomes.

Who is the Organizer

The event is organized by Claire Evans and a team of collaborators, with Claire serving as a key host and guide for participants throughout the day.

Takeaway

Leave with a shipped project, a chance to pitch to investors, exposure to builders and operators in the space, and a deeper understanding of AI native development. The experience is designed to accelerate AI powered product creation and to illustrate how Prompt Driven Development can accelerate real world outcomes.