medianet CreativeTech AI Hackathon 2026

The CreativeTech AI Hackathon connects AI, the creative industries and venture building, with interdisciplinary teams developing prototype solutions for real-world challenges from film, television and advertising.

The medianet CreativeTech AI Hackathon 2026 is organised by medianet berlinbrandenburg e. V. Over eight weeks, teams from technology, creative disciplines and concept development build AI-based prototypes for concrete challenges in the creative technologies sector. Key topics include generative AI, VFX, production planning and agentic previs.

The hybrid format combines technological development, knowledge transfer and venture building. The kick-off and showcase take place at NLND Berlin, with the final results presented to an audience from the creative industries, technology and innovation.

Date: 15 October–7 December 2026
Location / format: Hybrid; kick-off and showcase at NLND Berlin
Organiser: medianet berlinbrandenburg e. V.
Participation: Free participation for hackers; application deadline: 4 October 2026
Target audience: Participants from technology, creative disciplines and concept development; companies and institutions as challenge providers
Focus: Generative AI, AI production, VFX, production planning, agentic previs, prototyping and venture building for film, television and advertising