Part 2

AI BUILDER DAY

AUG 14–15, 2026 · LEHI UT
UTAH'S BIGGEST AI EVENT RETURNS
Presented by
JustBuild community at a hackathon

AI Builder Day is back.

350+ builders joined us for Part 1. Part 2 lands August 14–15. Two days to learn, build, and launch with AI. Friday is for learning. Saturday is for building.

Speakers, sponsors, and bounty tracks announced soon. Join the Slack to be first to know.

JustBuild hackathon group photo

Who should come?

No experience required.

Engineers & Builders

Ship real tools against sponsor bounties. Compete for prizes.

Designers & Product Thinkers

Shape what gets built. Pair with engineers over the weekend.

Founders & Operators

Bring real problems. Leave with working prototypes and co-founders.

Students

High school and university. Build alongside Utah's best engineers and founders.

Business Owners

Learn to build with AI and put it to work in your business.

Anyone Curious

New to AI? Friday is designed for complete beginners.

What to expect

Hands-on Workshops

Learn the latest AI tools from the people building with them.

Bounty Tracks

Real companies with real problems. Build something they'll actually use.

Team Formation & Mentorship

Show up solo. Form a team Saturday morning and build with mentors on hand.

Demos for Investors

Final demos in front of investors and Utah's ecosystem leaders.

The weekend

Two days. Friday to learn, Saturday to build.

$35K+ in prizes & hiring opportunities
August 14th

Friday · Learn

Get up to speed.

  • Hands-on tutorials and workshops for every skill level
  • Sponsors present their bounty challenges
  • Building kicks off in the afternoon
August 15th

Saturday · Build

Ship something real.

  • A full day of building with mentors on hand
  • Optional workshops through the morning
  • Demos in front of judges and investors
  • Awards ceremony to close it out

Full schedule announced closer to the event.

Who is JustBuild?

JustBuild is Utah's premier AI community on a mission to make Utah AI-native. With a thriving community of engineers, founders, and builders, we host hackathons, coworking sessions, and events that bring together the best talent in the state.

FAQ

When is it?

Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Who can attend?

Anyone. No credentials required.

Is it free?

Yes.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. Friday is designed for complete beginners.

Do I need a team?

No. Teams form Saturday morning.

Where is it?

Lehi, UT. Venue announced soon.

What's the difference between Friday and Saturday?

Friday is learning and speakers. Saturday is building and competing.

Part 2 is coming.

August 14–15, 2026 · Lehi, UT. Free to attend.