Atlassian has kicked off Codegeist Unleashed 2023, its annual hackathon centered on AI innovation. Participants can win cash prizes totaling $172,500 and compete live at Atlassian Presents: Unleash in Amsterdam, showcasing apps built for the Forge platform infused with AI capabilities.
- Compete for $172,500 in cash prizes and trips to Amsterdam
- Build AI apps on Atlassian’s Forge platform in multiple categories
- Opportunity for live demo presentations and direct customer engagement
What happened
Atlassian has launched Codegeist Unleashed 2023, its latest iteration of the annual developer hackathon focused on AI application development. This year’s competition invites participants globally to build apps using Atlassian’s Forge platform enhanced with AI technologies. Developers who submit their projects have a chance to win a share of $172,500 in prize money.
The top winners will also be invited to present their apps live in Amsterdam at Atlassian Presents: Unleash, an opportunity to demonstrate their solutions directly to Atlassian’s customers and team. The hackathon spans multiple categories and encourages creativity in leveraging AI to improve workplace tools and collaboration.
Why it matters
The integration of generative AI into software tools is accelerating rapidly, reshaping how teams collaborate and solve problems. Atlassian is positioning itself at the forefront of this movement by empowering developers to create AI-driven apps that enhance its ecosystem and deliver new value to users.
Codegeist Unleashed fosters innovation through a global community of developers by providing incentives, resources, and a platform to showcase ideas. This approach not only drives advances in AI-powered workplace solutions but also strengthens Atlassian’s marketplace with novel applications that meet evolving customer needs.
What to watch next
Participants should follow submission deadlines, prepare demo videos, and be ready for potential live presentations in Amsterdam scheduled for December 11-12, 2023. Competitors are encouraged to share progress via the #codegeistunleashed hashtag on social media and engage with the Atlassian Developer Community for support.
Looking forward, the winners’ apps have the opportunity to launch on the Atlassian Marketplace where thousands of customers can adopt these AI-enhanced solutions. Keeping an eye on the hackathon outcomes will provide insights into emerging trends in AI app development within the SaaS ecosystem.