about this event
HACK FOR HUMANITY: DETROIT. Detroit joins The AI Collective's global Hack for Humanity. Build solutions to real local problems.
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30am to 2pm ET. Address and parking details shared with approved guests. Free. In person only. Hosted by the Digital Enablement Hub at Henry Ford Health, Detroit.
Schedule: 9:30 Networking and refreshments; 10:00 Problem briefing and team matching; 10:15 Build (submissions close 1:15); 1:15 Volunteer demos and judging.
Challenge: Solve one Detroit problem — health access, environment, neighborhood services, economic mobility, or civic data.
Who: Anyone 18+. Builders, designers, clinicians, data folks, public servants, students. Solo or team. Teams can be formed on-site. First-timers welcome.
Bring: Laptop, charger, and photo ID. Refreshments provided. Registration required.
Two ways to build. Any project: build with Lovable. No coding needed. 100 free Pro credits each, code shared on site. MLH Open-Source AI Prize: open-source or open-weight AI at the core, public GitHub repo, open-source license. Winning team gets DEV badges. MLH rules apply only to the MLH prize. Every project can demo. More prizes to be announced.
Day of: Create your MLH account before you arrive. Check in and submit on MLH OrganizerHQ. MLH Code of Conduct applies. Photos taken at event. Need an accommodation or have questions? Message the hosts here.
Upside: Winners may be featured in The AI Collective newsletter (300k+ subscribers).
Part of Hacktoberfest 2026 with MLH. Sponsored by Lovable. Community partner: Henry Ford Innovations.
Space is limited. Not accepted this time? Apply again.
The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.
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when
Hack for Humanity: Detroit
9:30 Networking and refreshments; 10:00 Problem briefing and team matching; 10:15 Build (submissions close 1:15); 1:15 Volunteer demos and judging.
◍ Digital Enablement Hub at Henry Ford Health, Detroittickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Registration | Free | None | Available | Free entry. In person only. Registration required; address and parking details shared with approved guests. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| MLH Open-Source AI Prize — Winning Team | MLH Open-Source AI Prize for projects with open-source or open-weight AI at the core, a public GitHub repo, and an open-source license. Winning team gets DEV badges. MLH rules apply only to the MLH prize. | TBA |
| Additional Prizes | More prizes to be announced. Winners may be featured in The AI Collective newsletter (300k+ subscribers). | TBA |