Deadline Approaching! [Application Deadline May 16] Participants Wanted for Hackathon to Envision the Future of 2050 ~Winning Teams Get Opportunity to Present on Special Stage at the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI2026)~
Code for Gunma is recruiting participants until May 16 for the '2050 Hackathon,' aimed at solving regional issues in 2050. Winning teams will have the opportunity to present on a special stage at JSAI2026, one of Japan's largest AI events.
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2050 Hackathon
[Purpose of Event]
We will hold a hackathon themed on regional social issues looking ahead to 2050.
We are inviting entrepreneurs, students, engineers, creators, and others to submit works on a wide range of themes, including challenges facing regional society in 2050 such as declining birthrate and aging population, depopulation, environmental issues, and energy problems, as well as the creation of new value.
Submissions should include slides (within 10 pages) and a simple working demo. The use of AI and no-code tools is permitted. The genre is open, ranging from convenient tools for daily life to new business models, proposals for social infrastructure, and future entertainment, games, and art. Submissions of already developed works are also welcome. No specialized knowledge is required; it's fine to start with the idea of "I wish something like this existed." Unlike traditional hackathons, participants will present already completed works.
Award-winning teams will have the opportunity to present on a special stage at one of Japan's largest AI events.
The biggest feature of this hackathon is that the winning teams will stand on the special stage at the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI2026). JSAI2026 is scheduled to be held from June 8th to 12th, 2026, at G Messe Gunma (Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture), and is one of the largest AI events in Japan, bringing together approximately 5,000 AI researchers, engineers, and corporate professionals from across the country.
On June 9th (Tuesday), winning teams will present at the special venue at G Messe Gunma, where the Grand Prix will be decided in front of AI experts. This is an unparalleled opportunity for those aspiring to start a startup or wishing to widely disseminate their ideas and technologies.
[Event Outline]
・Application Deadline: May 16th (Saturday)
Apply via the website form *Document screening will be conducted if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity.
・Hackathon Finals: May 23rd (Saturday)
13:00-18:00 at the main venue, GITY Exchange Salon (2-2-11 Chiyoda-machi, Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture)
・Grand Prix Decision: June 9th (Tuesday) at G Messe Gunma
・Eligibility:
Free participation: Individuals (1 person) or teams of 3 or fewer, corporate/organizational participation also accepted. Target audience: Students, young professionals, engineers, designers, citizens interested in the region. Theme: Those with ideas and prototypes to solve regional issues in 2050 through technology and co-creation.
・Benefits:
Prize money: Grand Prix 30,000 yen, Excellence Award 10,000 yen
Opportunity to present on a special stage.
[How to Apply]
🔗 Please apply via the 2050 Hackathon official website.
https://2050hackathon.com/
Organizer/Sponsor
Organizer: Code for Gunma
https://www.code4gunma.org/
Sponsor: The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence National Convention (JSAI2026)
https://www.ai-gakkai.or.jp/jsai2026/
Inquiries regarding this release:
Code for Gunma Public Relations (Niagara Development)
info@code4gunma.org
[Purpose of Event]
We will hold a hackathon themed on regional social issues looking ahead to 2050.
We are inviting entrepreneurs, students, engineers, creators, and others to submit works on a wide range of themes, including challenges facing regional society in 2050 such as declining birthrate and aging population, depopulation, environmental issues, and energy problems, as well as the creation of new value.
Submissions should include slides (within 10 pages) and a simple working demo. The use of AI and no-code tools is permitted. The genre is open, ranging from convenient tools for daily life to new business models, proposals for social infrastructure, and future entertainment, games, and art. Submissions of already developed works are also welcome. No specialized knowledge is required; it's fine to start with the idea of "I wish something like this existed." Unlike traditional hackathons, participants will present already completed works.
Award-winning teams will have the opportunity to present on a special stage at one of Japan's largest AI events.
The biggest feature of this hackathon is that the winning teams will stand on the special stage at the 40th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence (JSAI2026). JSAI2026 is scheduled to be held from June 8th to 12th, 2026, at G Messe Gunma (Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture), and is one of the largest AI events in Japan, bringing together approximately 5,000 AI researchers, engineers, and corporate professionals from across the country.
On June 9th (Tuesday), winning teams will present at the special venue at G Messe Gunma, where the Grand Prix will be decided in front of AI experts. This is an unparalleled opportunity for those aspiring to start a startup or wishing to widely disseminate their ideas and technologies.
[Event Outline]
・Application Deadline: May 16th (Saturday)
Apply via the website form *Document screening will be conducted if the number of applicants exceeds the capacity.
・Hackathon Finals: May 23rd (Saturday)
13:00-18:00 at the main venue, GITY Exchange Salon (2-2-11 Chiyoda-machi, Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture)
・Grand Prix Decision: June 9th (Tuesday) at G Messe Gunma
・Eligibility:
Free participation: Individuals (1 person) or teams of 3 or fewer, corporate/organizational participation also accepted. Target audience: Students, young professionals, engineers, designers, citizens interested in the region. Theme: Those with ideas and prototypes to solve regional issues in 2050 through technology and co-creation.
・Benefits:
Prize money: Grand Prix 30,000 yen, Excellence Award 10,000 yen
Opportunity to present on a special stage.
[How to Apply]
🔗 Please apply via the 2050 Hackathon official website.
https://2050hackathon.com/
Organizer/Sponsor
Organizer: Code for Gunma
https://www.code4gunma.org/
Sponsor: The Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence National Convention (JSAI2026)
https://www.ai-gakkai.or.jp/jsai2026/
Inquiries regarding this release:
Code for Gunma Public Relations (Niagara Development)
info@code4gunma.org