Dogathon — AI Valley × PetZen 🐶 A hackathon where every project has a real dog on the other end of it. 200 developers, designers, AI builders, vet techs, and shelter volunteers are coming together to build tools that directly support rescue operations and dog adoption. The day begins with rescue dogs meeting participants on-site. Teams will then spend the rest of the hackathon building products that help shelters, rescues, fosters, adopters, and dogs themselves — from adoption matching tools and volunteer coordination systems to AI copilots for rescue operations. Our rescue partner will be present throughout the event, so anyone who forms a connection with a dog during the morning meet-and-greet can begin the adoption process on-site. Not another demo-day hackathon. Build something that actually helps a living being. 🐾 What to expect: Real rescue dogs on-site Builders, designers, and animal advocates AI + software projects for rescue operations Mentors from tech + pet care Demos, prizes, and adoption opportunities A high-signal, mission-driven community Meet the dogs in the morning. Build for them in the afternoon. The House: Rescue Partner We’re partnering with Copper’s Dream to bring adoptable dogs on-site and connect builders directly with real rescue and adoption needs. Lead Sponsor Arcade.dev Arcade.dev is the actions runtime for AI agents, giving agents secure, delegated access to the tools people already use. 🏆 Arcade.dev Challenge Track Best Agent That Actually Does the Work, presented by Arcade.dev Rescues operate across Gmail, Sheets, Slack, and shared calendars. Build an agent that takes real action across those systems—filing adoption follow-ups, updating foster rosters, scheduling vet visits, or messaging volunteers. Build on Arcade.dev and create an agent that finishes the job, not one that only summarizes it. Every participant will receive free Arcade access for the hackathon. 🛠️ Arcade.dev Workshop Building Agents That Actually Do the Work Led by Th
This is a casual 5K running event held weekly in San Francisco for builders and founders. Participants run at a relaxed pace and connect socially afterwards over coffee. It provides an opportunity to meet other startup builders in an informal setting outdoors.
Kernel 6 Launch Party features readings and conversations with contributing writers from the latest issue of Kernel. The event offers attendees a chance to engage with the content and enjoy food in a social setting. It is suited for anyone interested in literary and creative publishing in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Fidget Camp is a weeklong makeathon in San Francisco focusing on DIY creative exploration with hands-on workshops led by participants. The event showcases collaborative artworks from diverse creators such as pranksters, digital gardeners, and puzzle designers. Attendees can experience innovative art and maker projects in a community-driven environment.
This event is a 3v3 basketball tournament for developers, founders, and technical builders to compete for cash and sponsor prizes while networking. It is designed to bring together members of the tech community for friendly competition and social connection before the MongoDB .local Build Fest. Teams compete in a group stage and knockout rounds culminating in a final and awards ceremony.
This event gathers founders, engineers, product builders, traders, and fintech operators to discuss how AI agents interact with money. Participants walk and converse about emerging infrastructure challenges and safety questions in connecting AI agents to financial accounts. It is designed for those building or curious about AI-driven fintech technologies and workflows.
Early-stage founders building on Baseten present their AI models and inference stacks, sharing technical stories and challenges. The event targets engineers and technical founders interested in AI inference technology. It provides a stage for demos and networking in the San Francisco Bay Area.