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Competition Details: AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026

Date and time

26 November 2026

Venue

Drone Association Thailand (Online)

Organizer

Drone Association Thailand

Challenge topics

Teams must choose a problem or challenge set by the organizer and apply artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, or automation to develop solutions and create prototypes for real-world use in daily life, communities, and industry, such as:

Improving quality of lifeEnvironmental managementDeveloping smart servicesIncreasing work efficiency

About the competition

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 is a 2-day local hackathon that aims to promote innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. It gives participants the opportunity to share knowledge, work together as a team, and apply technology to develop solutions to real problems in daily life, communities, and industry.

During the competition

Throughout the competition, participants brainstorm, analyze problems, design solutions, and develop prototypes based on the challenges set by the organizer. They can combine knowledge of AI, programming, automation, and robotics to create software, smart systems, or prototype robots, and present their ideas, development process, and real-world potential within the given time.

What participants gain

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 aims to foster creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, while building a network among local technology enthusiasts. Participants gain hands-on experience and can carry the knowledge and the work they develop forward into education, careers, business, or benefits for communities and society.

Schedule

AI & Robotic Hackathon 2026 (Online)

1

September to October

Registration opens

2

October to November

Preparation and project topic selection

3

Thursday 26 November 2026

Competition days

Thursday 26 November 2026

09:00 to 09:30Registration and preparation before presenting
09:00 to 12:00Morning presentations
12:00 to 13:00Lunch break
13:00 to 16:00Afternoon presentations
16:00 to 17:30Final project submission
17:30 to 18:00Closing ceremony

Note: The schedule may change as appropriate.

How to Register

Register for the competition through the application form below.

Fill in the application form

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Rules for participating in the competition

Competition Guidelines and OpenChat Rules

This competition is organized solely by the team and judges without financial support from external government or private agencies, except for assistance in publicity. All organizers dedicate their personal time and holidays to provide valuable opportunities for Thai youth. We kindly ask for your understanding and support. We apologize if certain standards may not fully meet expectations. Please contact the organizing team with courtesy and respect, acknowledging their sacrifices and community spirit. Avoid creating any problems, respect group rules, maintain proper manners, and strictly follow the regulations below:

  1. If you are unable to collect your certificate in person, your participation will not be approved under any circumstances. Certificates can only be collected at the event.

  2. Do not post complaints, negative issues, or personal matters in the common group chat, nor share any content that may damage the competition’s reputation. For such concerns, please contact the official organizer via the LINE OA channel only (LINE ID: @droneth). Any violations will result in immediate removal without prior notice.

  3. Respect and honor the organizers and judges. Do not create negativity or damage the positive atmosphere of the competition or the community.

  4. All participants and guardians must carefully study the competition details at Please avoid asking repetitive questions without reviewing the provided information first.

  5. Any applicant will not be confirmed as a participant if they have a history of inappropriate behavior, such as using offensive language, showing aggression, or disrespecting organizers or judges.

  6. The decisions of the judges and the organizing committee are final and cannot be contested.

  7. Any misconduct such as copying work without proper citation of code or materials used in the project will lead to immediate disqualification.

  8. Any disrespectful language or behavior toward the organizers or judges will result in immediate disqualification.

  9. Disqualified participants will not be eligible to receive any certificate from the organizers or NASA. If you wish to request reconsideration, please contact the organizing team politely.

  10. Do not promote any activities not related to the competition without prior authorization.

  11. If any member of a team violates the above rules, the entire team will be disqualified.

Benefits of Joining the Competition

Certificate Endorsed by NASA

All participants, upon completion of the competition, will be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States.

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 competition shirt

Contact us for further information

Drone Association Thailand

Knowledge-Sharing Group for the Competition (Open Chat)

WhatsApp group chat for international teams

Sponsor

Drone Association Thailand (DAT) logo

During October – December after NASA Space App of each year

Making a donation to receive the official event T-shirt is completely optional. It has no effect on your eligibility to participate, submit a project, or be judged.

Teams can have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members.

The competition will be held Online on October 4-5, 2025.

Through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel only. LINE ID: @droneth

One team with the highest score that also meets the 90% or higher scoring criteria. All participating teams from both Thailand and Singapore will be considered. In case of tied scores, the judges’ decision is final and at their discretion.

The organizers will announce the results on the website within 1-2 weeks.

After the registration closes, the organizing team will contact you and provide the ZOOM link to join the competition 1-2 days before the event.

You must fill out the form for each team member to create your team.

For details, please inquire through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel. LINE ID: @droneth only.

From now until September 30, 2025.

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