Voice AI hackathon · In person
Build with 
Bengaluru 2026
We're spending a Saturday at Polaris School of Technology building with Agora's voice AI. It's a solo hackathon: shortlisted participants get the problem statements the day before and build on the day. Demos and prizes are in the evening.
Prizes
$3,000 (cash + gadgets)
1×Sony PS5
5×Wireless earbuds
2×Mechanical keyboards
Judging criteria will be shared with shortlisted participants before the event.
Who it's for
If you like building things, come along
You don't need to have used Agora before. It's solo, so everyone builds their own project.
- AI and ML engineers
- Android, iOS, web and full-stack developers
- Indie hackers
- Startup founders and product builders
- Developers exploring voice AI and AI agents
Agenda
How the hackathon runs
Shortlisted participants get the problem statements the day before. Saturday's times are a guide and may shift a little on the day.
Friday, 20 November
- 11:00 AMProblem statements go out
Shortlisted participants get all five a day early. They're all built around voice AI and Agora, so you can pick one and plan what to build before you arrive.
Saturday, 21 November
- 8:30 AMDoors open and check-in
Pick up your badge, find a table and get set up.
- 9:30 AMOpening and announcements
A quick welcome, an intro to Agora's voice AI, the rules, and how judging works.
- 10:00 AMBuilding starts
Engineers and developer advocates are on the floor as mentors all day, so ask when you get stuck.
- 1:00 PMLunch break
Step away from the screen for a bit.
- 4:00 PMSubmissions close
Get your project and demo link in before the deadline.
- 4:15 PMDemos and judging
Everyone demos what they built to the judges.
- 5:45 PMResults and prizes
Winners announced, prizes handed out.
- 6:30 PMWrap up
Hang around, meet people, then head home.
Questions
Before you register
Have a question we haven't answered, or interested in partnering or sponsoring? Write to us at contact@knotic.co
Do I need to have used Agora before?
No. Lots of people will be using it for the first time. The kickoff covers what you need to get going.
Can I bring a team?
No, this one is solo. Everyone builds and demos their own project.
What will I build?
There are five problem statements, all around voice AI and Agora. You pick one. Shortlisted participants get them at 11 AM the day before the event.
How will projects be judged?
Judging criteria and mentorship details will be shared with shortlisted participants before the event, and covered again at the opening.
What should I bring?
Your laptop, its charger, and whatever tools you like working with.
How do I get a spot?
Register on Luma. Seats are limited and the host approves each registration, so sign up early.
Get involved
Not competing? Come help.
You don't have to build to be part of the day. Mentor the builders on the floor, or bring your community along.
Mentor on the day
Spend the day on the build floor with the builders. Most of the help is practical: a bug that won't go away, an API call that keeps failing, or an idea that's too big to finish before submissions close.
- 21 Nov
- 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Brookefield
Bring your community
Run a developer community or a college tech club? Partner with us and bring your members along. It's a good way for them to try voice AI with mentors around.
- Developer communities
- College clubs
Partners
Who's behind it
Registrations are open
See you on 21 November
Polaris School of Technology, DivyaSree Technopark, A3, EPIP Zone, Brookefield, Bengaluru 560066. Seats are limited, so register early.