about this event
A one-day AI builders' hackathon and conference. Build with a team, sit in on three tracks of sessions, or just come for the fun!
AI changed who can build software. It did not change what production demands — secure, scalable, observable, resilient, affordable at volume. AI-generated work usually arrives with no answer for any of them, and that's where it piles up. Indy Init is one day of doing something about it. Teams build, sessions show what already works, and everyone ends up in the same room at the end of it.
The Hackathon: Teams of 1 to 4, one day, and a blank repo. Pick your app, build the software factory that ships it, and defend the technical decisions behind it. Every team demos the machinery, not just the product.
The Conference: Three tracks running alongside the build all day. Dip in and out, or come just for these. Building with AI: Agents and orchestration, context and prompting, scaling generation. Building the Factory: Harnesses and conventions, testing and evals, security and observability. Building an AI Career: Résumés and hiring, roles and team shape, founding and freelancing.
Hosted by Indy Hackers, presented by E-gineering. Full details at indyinit.com. Ages 18+. Free parking. Refunds up to 7 days before event.
tracks
Building with AI
Agents and orchestration, context and prompting, scaling generation
Building the Factory
Harnesses and conventions, testing and evals, security and observability
Building an AI Career
Résumés and hiring, roles and team shape, founding and freelancing
when
Doors Open & Check-In
Coffee, networking, and getting situated.
◍ Launch FishersWelcome Remarks
The challenge, the rules, and how the day runs.
◍ Launch FishersHackathon Build
Teams work, mentors float, and the sessions run alongside. Dip in and out.
◍ Launch FishersMain Event Day
Full day of the Indy Init 2026 AI Builders Hackathon & Conference
◍ Launch Fisherstickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | TBA | Available | Free registration for the Indy Init 2026 hackathon and conference |