About the challenge

Think you can build something incredible in 24 hours? Prove it at the AISOC Hackathon with Atlassian and Mistral. Bring your curiosity, your teammates, and your best ideas—we'll bring the AI, connections to industry reps, and an unforgettable weekend of innovation.

Register here: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=70190 (make sure you are logged into your UNSW Rubric Account)

Event Schedule

July 29th - Mandatory Hackathon Information Night (insider tips on judging given here!)

• Join here: https://campus.hellorubric.com/?eid=70399 - Make sure you are signed in on your UNSW Rubric Account. 

July 31st

• 10:30 - 11:30am: Opening Address and Problem Statement Reveal by Mistral and Atlassian @ UNSW Campus
• 12pm: Hacking!

August 1st

• 12pm: Submissions due
• 12 - 2pm: Free catered lunch at UNSW as Final 7 are decided
• 2 - 3:30pm: Final 7 pitching live to everyone (10 mins each)
• 4pm: Winners, Runners Up and 3rd Place announced

• Value + Human Insight (30%)
  Built for a clearly defined user with validated needs, not generic. Every feature solves a real pain point, saves time, or creates meaningful delight. User feedback and observations shaped the experience. Feels genuinely valuable in everyday use.
• Creativity + Design (30%)
  Combines a fresh idea with a polished, intuitive experience that feels cohesive from start to finish. The interface is simple, thoughtful, and enjoyable, making complex tasks feel effortless ("why doesn't this already exist?").
• Feasibility + Scalability (20%)
  Designed with real-world deployment in mind, considering technical, legal, and operational constraints from the start. The architecture supports growth to more users, new features, and broader markets without requiring major changes to the core product.
• Technical Execution (20%)
  Built with engineering beyond simple prompting, including custom logic, meaningful integrations, and reliable workflows. The implementation tackles non-trivial technical challenges. Live demo is stable, maintainable, and demonstrably functional.