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AI x Web3 Hackathon: Build a Working Prototype in One Afternoon

14th April 2026
2:00 pm
Level39

Introduction

Go from AI-curious to AI-builder. In one afternoon.

About Event:

​AI has changed who gets to build. Come find out what that means in practice.

​On Tuesday 14 April, Applied Blockchain is running a hands-on AI hackathon at Level39, Canary Wharf. Use the latest AI coding tools to build something real in a single afternoon, solo or with a team. No coding experience needed, just curiosity.​

Go from AI-curious to AI-builder in one afternoon.


​⚡️ What could you build?

​Anything. Here are some starting points:

​🤖 Agentic payments · 📈 Automated trading strategies · 💼 Business process automation · 🔐 Privacy-preserving data tools · 🛒 AI-powered commerce · 🪪 KYC & compliance tooling

​Your idea might be more interesting than any of these!


🔧 The Challenge

​Build the most impressive AI-powered prototype you can in 4 hours. The only requirement: use AI tools effectively. Everything else is up to you.

​Expert mentors from Applied Blockchain on hand throughout.

​Web3 curious? Participants can optionally build on Silent Data, Applied Blockchain’s privacy-enabled Ethereum Layer 2.


🏆 £1,000 Prize Pool

​Judged by industry leaders, including Daniel Brockwell, Nickel Digital Asset Management, one of Europe’s leading digital asset managers with $105B+ in annual trading volume.


🧩 How It Works

  • Kick off — intros, option to form teams, pick your problem

  • Build — 4 hours, heads down, mentors available throughout

  • Demo & judging — present what you made, compete for the prize


⚡ What you’ll walk away with

​🚀 A working AI-powered prototype you built yourself

​🧠 Hands-on experience with the latest AI coding tools

​💡 Practical instincts for AI-assisted building you can apply immediately

​🏆 A shot at £1,000 in prizes

​High-impact, low time commitment.


🎒 What to bring

​💻 Your laptop • 🧠 An idea, or just curiosity • 📂 We will share some resources ahead of the event


🎟 Apply

​Click Request to Attend here. We collect your name, email, LinkedIn, and current role.​ Spaces are limited.

​Hosted by Applied Blockchain, building enterprise-grade systems since 2015 •​

Questions? info@appliedblockchain.com