Student Devs: Build AI Agents, Compete for $55K in Prizes
Student Devs: Build AI Agents, Compete for $55K in Prizes 🎮 AI Skills Fest • June 4–14, 2026 • Free to Enter $55K Prize Pool 3 Challenge Tracks 10 Days of Hacking Free To Enter Whether you're a first-year CS student or a final-year senior with a portfolio full of projects, Agents League is the best way to gain hands-on experience with agentic AI this summer and walk away with real skills employers are hiring for right now. What You'll Actually Learn Forget passive tutorials. Agents League is project-based learning at full speed. By the end of the hackathon, you'll have built a working AI agent and gained practical experience with the tools shaping the future of software development. 🤖 AI-Assisted Development Use GitHub Copilot to accelerate your coding workflow — from scaffolding to debugging — the way professional developers do today. 🧩 Multi-Step Reasoning Build agents with Microsoft Foundry that can plan, reason, and execute complex tasks — the core of agentic AI. 🏢 Enterprise AI Patterns Learn to build production-ready agents that integrate with Microsoft 365 and Copilot Studio — skills that translate directly to industry jobs. 🔧 Prompt Engineering Design effective prompts and orchestration flows that make AI agents reliable and useful in the real world. 📦 GitHub Workflows Submit your project through GitHub — practising version control, README writing, and open-source collaboration. 🎯 Competitive Problem-Solving Work under real constraints with deadlines, judging criteria, and peer competition — just like industry hackathons and sprints. Pick Your Track (or Try All Three) Agents League has three challenge tracks, each using different Microsoft AI tools. Choose based on your interests or stretch yourself by competing in multiple tracks. Track 01. Creative Apps Build an innovative application with AI-assisted development. This track rewards creativity, dream big and let GitHub Copilot help you bring ideas to life faster than ever. Tool: GitHub Copilot Track 02. Reasoning Agents Create intelligent agents that solve complex problems through multi-step reasoning. Think: agents that can research, plan, and act. This is the cutting edge of AI. Tool: Microsoft Foundry Track 03. Enterprise Agents Build knowledge agents that integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn how businesses are deploying AI today and add enterprise AI to your skillset. Tool: Copilot Studio • M365 Opportunities You Won't Want to Miss Agents League isn't just a competition, it's a launchpad. Here's what's in it for you beyond the code: 💰 Win from a $55,000 USD Prize Pool Prizes are awarded across all three tracks smaller teams and solo hackers have a real shot. 📺 Watch Live Coding Battles at Microsoft Reactor See industry experts go head-to-head building AI agents live. Learn advanced techniques you can apply immediately to your own project. 🎓 Free Learning Resources on Microsoft Learn Access curated learning paths and the AI Skills Navigator, structured content designed to get you from zero to submission-ready. 🌍 Join a Global Developer Community Connect with thousands of developers on the Agents League Discord. Find teammates, ask questions, and build your professional network. 📂 Build Your Portfolio with a Real Project Every submission lives on GitHub. Walk away with a polished, public project that demonstrates your AI skills to future employers and grad schools. 🏆 Gain Recognition from Microsoft and the Community Top projects get visibility across the Microsoft developer ecosystem. Stand out from the crowd in internship and job applications. Key Dates to Remember Event Date Hacking Period Opens June 4, 2026 Registration Deadline June 12, 2026 — 12:00 PM PT Submission Deadline June 14, 2026 — 11:59 PM PT How to Get Started (Right Now) You don't have to wait until June 4th to start preparing. Here's your pre-hackathon game plan: Register for the hackathon it's free and open to everyone. Pick a track that matches your interests or curiosity. Explore the learning resources on Microsoft Learn and the AI Skills Navigator. Join the Discord community to find teammates and get early tips. Watch the Reactor event series for live coding battles and expert walkthroughs. Set up your GitHub repo and start experimenting before the hacking window opens. Helpful Links Register for Agents League Free entry, sign up now Microsoft Reactor Events Live coding battles & workshops AI Skills Fest The broader event Microsoft Learn Free learning paths The Arena Awaits 🏆 Ten days. Three tracks. $55K in prizes. Whether you go solo or squad up, this is your chance to build something real with AI and have a blast doing it. Register Now It's Free | Watch Reactor Events Agents League is part of AI Skills Fest and is open to the public at no cost. Review the Hackathon Rules and Regulations and the Microsoft Event Code of Conduct before participating.
Celebrating creativity: Awards ceremony | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
Join us for a special live stream celebrating the creativity, innovation, and community spirit of the SharePoint Hackathon 2026. In this session, we announce the top 3 submissions across all hackathon categories, highlighting solutions that showcase what’s possible with modern SharePoint, AI, agents, SPFx, and SharePoint Embedded. We will also recognize special community awards, created to acknowledge outstanding contributions, learning, and sharing during the hackathon. This is a moment to celebrate not just winning solutions, but the collective energy, creativity, and collaboration of the global SharePoint community. What to expect: Top 3 announcements for each SharePoint Hackathon 2026 submission category Special recognitions for community impact and creativity Highlights from standout solutions and approaches A celebration of “sharing is caring” in action Whether you submitted a solution, followed the sessions, or supported others along the way, this stream is about celebrating the people and ideas that move SharePoint forward together We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/Hackathon.SharePoint Hackathon 2026
✨ Design, create and share! ✨ We are excited to invite you to a hackathon dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 SharePoint is the knowledge platform for Copilot and agents. It brings together powerful new features for building visually rich, engaging experiences while infusing sites and content with the latest AI‑powered capabilities. As the knowledge platform for Microsoft 365, SharePoint provides the structured, governed fabric that Copilot agents rely on to access and reason over organizational content. SharePoint’s extensibility platform spans low‑code customization, the full‑code SharePoint Framework (SPFx), and SharePoint Embedded, providing customers and partners with flexible ways to tailor experiences, adapt UI behavior, build custom solutions, and extend AI‑driven scenarios to meet unique business needs. 👋 This hackathon is open to everyone! Whether you're an end user, designer, architect, or developer, there's a place for you. The SharePoint Hackathon will showcase the diverse possibilities within the SharePoint ecosystem. Submission categories include: Best organized library using Knowledge Agent Best use of custom agents with SharePoint Designs utilizing out-of-the-box features UX extensible experiences with SPFx Integration scenarios with SharePoint Embedded and more... If you've created a SharePoint site and tailored it to meet your business needs, you're all set to participate! The possibilities are endless for what you can create... plus, you can submit your hack for a chance to win exciting prizes! 🥳 SharePoint Hackathon runs from March 2nd to March 16th. Hack submissions are due Monday March 16th 2026, 11:59 PM PST. Join us! 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: aka.ms/SPat25/Hackathon Stream schedule Date Time Stream title March 2, 2025 9:00 AM PT SharePoint at 25: The knowledge platform for Copilot and agents March 3, 2025 9:00 AM PT Best design for SharePoint site: Showcasing the most beautiful portals March 4, 2025 9:00 AM PT Pocket-perfect productivity: AI-first SharePoint experiences on mobile March 9, 2025 9:00 AM PT From content chaos to clarity: AI-organized libraries with AI in SharePoint March 10, 2025 9:00 AM PT Agents + SharePoint: The next generation of knowledge experiences March 11, 2025 9:00 AM PT Reinventing SharePoint with SPFx, Copilot, and AI March 12, 2025 9:00 AM PT Beyond the site: Building intelligent apps with SharePoint Embedded March 25, 2025 9:00 AM PT Celebrating creativity: Awards ceremonyBeyond the site: Building intelligent apps with SharePoint Embedded | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
Live stream exploring SharePoint Embedded and how it enables developers and ISVs to build document‑centric applications on top of Microsoft 365 storage. We’ll cover what SharePoint Embedded is, when to use it, and how it differs from traditional SharePoint and OneDrive experiences. This session focuses on real world scenarios for app‑managed content, API‑only storage, and building secure, scalable content apps where files stay inside the customer’s Microsoft 365 tenant. We’ll walk through key concepts like file storage containers, permissions, and how SharePoint Embedded fits into modern application architectures. Topics covered What SharePoint Embedded is and why it exists App‑managed content and API‑only storage patterns Common enterprise and ISV scenarios How SharePoint Embedded fits with Microsoft 365, security, and compliance Practical guidance and next steps for builders Live discussion and AMA included. Ideal for developers, architects, and product teams building custom applications that need Microsoft 365 content capabilities without exposing the SharePoint UI. 📺 Live discussion 💬 Q&A during the stream 🚀 Practical insights for modern SharePoint ✨ Presenters: Steve Pucelik (Microsoft) Marc Windle (Microsoft) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Hosts David Warner Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft) We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/HackathonReinventing SharePoint with SPFx, Copilot, and AI | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
Live stream focused on the latest updates in SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and how it evolves in the era of AI. We’ll walk through recent SPFx capabilities, how SPFx enables intelligent and agent‑ready experiences across SharePoint and Microsoft 365, and what’s coming next on the roadmap. This session covers how SPFx fits into modern AI‑powered solutions, from extensibility patterns to building richer, more adaptive experiences that work with Copilot and agents. We’ll also share roadmap highlights, current priorities, and practical guidance on where to invest next. What to expect Latest SPFx features and platform updates How SPFx enables AI‑powered and agent‑ready experiences Updated SPFx roadmap and near‑term direction Next steps for developers, partners, and solution builders Live discussion and AMA Ideal for developers, architects, and anyone building custom experiences on SharePoint and Microsoft 365 who wants a clear view of where SPFx is heading and how AI changes what’s possible. 📺 Live discussion 💬 Q&A during the stream 🚀 Practical insights for SharePoint Framework across Microsoft 365 ✨ Presenters: Bert Jansen (Microsoft) Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Hosts Paolo Pialorsi (Microsoft) Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft) We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/HackathonBoosting productivity with custom SharePoint Agents and Copilot | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
Join us for a practical live session exploring how agents in SharePoint and OneDrive help people interact with content in more natural, task‑focused ways. We’ll walk through live demos showing how agents are grounded in your files, lists, and libraries to answer questions, surface insights, and support everyday work across SharePoint sites and OneDrive. This session focuses on real scenarios, not theory. See how agents work with documents and content at scale, how they differ from traditional search and chat, and how they fit into the broader Microsoft 365 Copilot experience. What we’ll cover: Agents in SharePoint and OneDrive explained in simple terms Live demos working with real content How agents are grounded in your files and permissions Practical use cases for teams and organizations Ask Me Anything live with the product team Whether you manage SharePoint sites, work daily in OneDrive, or are curious about the future of AI‑powered content experiences, this live stream will give you a clear and practical view of what agents can do today and where they’re heading. 📺 Live discussion 💬 Q&A during the stream 🚀 Practical insights for modern SharePoint ✨ Presenters: Mithuna Soundararaj (Microsoft) Matt Wolodarsky (Microsoft) Akash Ravi (Microsoft) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Hosts: Paolo Pialorsi (Microsoft) Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft) We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/HackathonFrom content chaos to clarity: AI-organized libraries with AI in SharePoint | SharePoint Hackathon
Join us for a live discussion on how AI in SharePoint is transforming the way teams organize, manage, and work with content in SharePoint lists and document libraries. In this session, we’ll explore how AI is now built directly into SharePoint to help make content easier to understand, easier to manage, and ready for modern Copilot and agent experiences. We’ll talk through real‑world scenarios where AI helps you work with files and list data using natural language, keep content structured and relevant, and reduce the manual effort of content management. You’ll learn how AI in SharePoint supports: Organizing and enriching content in lists and libraries Getting answers, summaries, and insights directly from your content Improving findability, consistency, and long‑term content quality Laying the foundation for Copilot and agent‑powered experiences Whether you manage SharePoint sites, work daily with documents, or design information architecture, this session will help you understand what’s possible with AI in SharePoint and how it fits into the future of content management. 📺 Live discussion 💬 Q&A during the stream 🚀 Practical insights for modern SharePoint ✨ Presenters: Julie Seto (Microsoft) Sean Squires (Microsoft) Joe Komban (Microsoft) 🧑‍🤝‍🧑Hosts Rob Nunez (Microsoft) Vesa Juvonen (Microsoft) We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/HackathonPocket-perfect productivity: AI-first SharePoint experiences on mobile | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
✨ Design, create and share! ✨ We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SharePoint/HackathonBest design for SharePoint site: Showcasing the most beautiful portals | SharePoint Hackathon 2026
✨ Design, create and share! ✨ We are excited to invite you to the SharePoint Hackathon 2026, dedicated to crafting engaging experiences using AI and the latest SharePoint features! 💡 Learn more about the SharePoint Hackathon, including official rules, full stream schedule, and more: https://aka.ms/SPat25/Hackathon
