AI Hackathon
An invite-only hackathon for Harness customers to build a self-driving DevSecOps lifecycle
April 24-27, virtually
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Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform brings intelligent automation to every stage of the software delivery lifecycle after code by removing toil and freeing developers from manual, repetitive work.
Join us to design, build, and deploy next-generation AI agents using the Harness Platform and win up to $10K in prizes!
THE CHALLENGE
Build a Production-Ready AI Agent
Build an AI agent that drives tangible improvements in software delivery performance. Demonstrate how autonomous intelligence can streamline DevOps workflows, reduce operational friction, and integrate human-in-the-loop (when needed) to accelerate engineering outcomes within real SDLC environments. Start from scratch or fork an existing Harness System Agent.
How does the Hackathon work?
Form a Team → Build → Demo
- Register and get invited
- Form a team (maximum 5 per team, no minimum)
- Join the kickoff session before the Hackathon
- Get access to Hackathon exclusive Harness account
- Build and submit your AI agent during the 4 days
- Demo to our panel of experts and we’re done!
Recognition and rewards
Build Agents → Get Recognized!
🎉 $10,000 USD in total prizes
🏆 Top winners published to the Agent Catalog
🧩 Ability to influence product roadmap
EXAMPLE USE CASES
Create a Game-Changing Agent
Participants can fork existing System Agents or start from scratch.
Release Readiness Agent
Determines release safety and block status.
Change Impact Analyzer
Analyzes changes, optimizes CI, recommends rollout.
Flaky Test Triage Agent
Detects and quarantines unreliable tests.
Pipeline Optimizer Agent
Optimizes pipeline performance and steps.
Deployment Guard Agent
Enforces policies to block or adjust releases.
Post-Deploy Verifier Agent
Monitors deployment and decides rollout or rollback.
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faq
Everything teams need to know
What is the Harness AI Hackathon?
The Harness AI Hackathon is an invite-only virtual event where selected Harness customers design and build AI agents that help enable a self-driving DevOps lifecycle using Harness platform capabilities.
What is the objective of the hackathon?
The event is designed to help engineering teams explore practical ways to use AI to improve software delivery performance by automating workflows, reducing operational friction, and accelerating engineering outcomes.
When and where will the hackathon take place?
The hackathon will run virtually from April 24 through April 27.
Who can participate?
Participation is limited to invited Harness customers. Teams may include up to five members, with no minimum team size requirement.
What types of AI agents can participants build?
Participants can build agents that address real delivery challenges such as release readiness validation, change impact analysis, flaky test triage, deployment guardrails, and post-deployment verification.
How will the hackathon work?
Selected participants will attend a kickoff session, receive access to a dedicated hackathon Harness environment, design and build their AI agents during the event window, and present their solutions in a final demo and judging showcase.
How will submissions be evaluated?
Solutions will be evaluated based on their ability to deliver measurable engineering impact, demonstrate thoughtful automation design, and show practical applicability within real software delivery workflows.
What recognition or rewards are available?
Top teams will receive cash prizes, Harness swag, recognition opportunities through customer success storytelling, early influence on the Harness AI roadmap, and potential publication of their agent in the Harness Agent Catalog.
What level of time commitment is expected from participating teams?
Teams should plan for a focused but manageable effort during the hackathon window, including the kickoff session, solution design, development time, and final demo preparation.
Are there any prerequisites to participate?
Participants should have familiarity with their software delivery workflows and basic understanding of CI/CD or DevOps practices. Harness will provide platform access and onboarding support.
Will participants use their production environments?
No. Teams will be provided access to a dedicated hackathon Harness environment to safely design, test, and demonstrate their AI agents.
Who owns the solutions developed during the hackathon?
Participants retain ownership of their ideas and implementations. Selected solutions may be showcased or considered for publication in the Harness Agent Catalog with participant consent.
Will technical support be available during the hackathon?
Yes. Harness experts will provide guidance through kickoff enablement, documentation, and designated support channels throughout the event.
How will the final judging and demo showcase work?
Shortlisted teams will present their AI agents in a live virtual showcase to a panel of Harness product leaders and industry experts.
What happens after the hackathon?
Participants may continue refining their solutions, explore broader adoption within their organization, and collaborate with Harness on storytelling, roadmap feedback, or future innovation programs.
