Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Exact Sciences · Bar-Ilan University
Faculty of Engineering
The Alexander Kofkin Faculty · Bar-Ilan University
Build agent-based systems using LLMs. Join engineers and researchers for a hands-on, mentor-supported hackathon.
Team registration Rules and Guidelines Project ideas WhatsApp updatesHackAgents BIU is a 24-hour hackathon where undergrad and graduate students build agent-based systems powered by LLMs. Mentors and judges will be available on-site. Build projects solo or in teams of up to 4.
Suggested directions (open-ended):
You can also pick from the proposed projects provided by mentors, or propose your own. Teams of 3–4 students are recommended.
Looking for inspiration? Explore the project ideas document.
Podman Desktop AI Lab guidance — CS Building 503, Gallery (above ground floor), for one representative from each group (preparation guide)
Meetup presentation — CS Building 503, auditorium
Project topics presentation
Group breakdown and start working
Breakfast
Round one: presentations to judges - 5-minute concise presentation with an interactive demo
Round two: presentations in the auditorium for everyone
Final results and prizes
Mentoring by experienced researchers and engineers. Food, drinks, and swag. Prizes and certificates.
BIU CS students (2nd year+) and Engineering students (3rd year+). Undergrad and MSc welcome. No prior experience with agents or LLMs is required.
Mentors from leading industry teams will be available to help participants shape ideas, debug implementations, and connect projects to real-world agent workflows.
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Projects will be evaluated by experts from academia and industry. Judging criteria: technical depth, creativity, and presentation.
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Registration is open to BIU CS students (2nd year+) and Engineering students (3rd year+), including undergraduate and MSc students. Space is limited.
Team registration Rules and Guidelines Project ideas WhatsApp updatesCS students from 2nd year and above, and Engineering students from 3rd year and above (undergraduate and MSc).
May 14–15, BIU CS Building 503. Podman Desktop AI Lab guidance starts at 10:30 in the Gallery (above ground floor), for one representative from each group, and the 13:00 meetup presentation is in the auditorium.
Use the Podman preparation guide before the AI Lab guidance.
Join the WhatsApp updates group for event announcements and logistics.
Any agent-based project using LLMs as a core technology. You can also pick from proposed projects in the project ideas document.
No. You can register solo and form a team on-site during the kickoff. Teams of 3–4 students are recommended.
Yes! Food and drinks will be available throughout the 24-hour event.