Join Kaedim for our first ever
Join Kaedim for our first ever
Join Kaedim for our first ever
24-Hour
AI for Games Hackathon
24-Hour
AI for Games Hackathon
24-Hour
AI for Games Hackathon
MARCH 22nd-23rd 2025, 9AM - 12PM
SAN FRANCISCO
MARCH 22nd-23rd 2025, 9AM - 12PM
SAN FRANCISCO
08D 04H 24M 16S
About
About
About
The Kaedim Hackathon is your chance to explore the intersection of Art and Technology. You will be tasked to create innovative & impactful solutions that address challenges in game development and 3D content creation.
Whether you're a developer or a designer, this is your chance to:
The Kaedim Hackathon is your chance to explore the intersection of Art and Technology. You will be tasked to create innovative & impactful solutions that address challenges in game development and 3D content creation.
Whether you're a developer or a designer, this is your chance to:
The Kaedim Hackathon is your chance to explore the intersection of Art and Technology. You will be tasked to create innovative & impactful solutions that address challenges in game development and 3D content creation.
Whether you're a developer or a designer, this is your chance to:
Build solutions that make an impact on the largest entertainment industry, worth more than the combined value of film, television, and music
Build solutions that make an impact on the largest entertainment industry, worth more than the combined value of film, television, and music
Collaborate & network with other hackers
Collaborate & network with other hackers
Tracks
Tracks
Tracks


3D Tools
3D Tools
Build tools that enhance and accelerate 3D content creation. You can address 3D modeling, texturing or other even more niche steps of the pipeline like UVs and LODs.
Build tools that enhance and accelerate 3D content creation. You can address 3D modeling, texturing or other even more niche steps of the pipeline like UVs and LODs.


Rigging & Animation Tools
Rigging & Animation Tools
Build tools that enhance and accelerate rigging and animation workflows.
Build tools that enhance and accelerate rigging and animation workflows.


Game Dev Tools
3D Tools
Game Dev Tools
Build plugins or tools that can speed up/improve/innovate the game development process for major game engines like Unreal Engine & Unity.
Build tools that enhance and accelerate 3D content creation. You can address 3D modeling, texturing or other even more niche steps of the pipeline like UVs and LODs.
Build plugins or tools that can speed up/improve/innovate the game development process for major game engines like Unreal Engine & Unity.


Rigging & Animation Tools
Build tools that enhance and accelerate rigging and animation workflows.




Game Dev Tools
Build plugins or tools that can speed up/improve/innovate the game development process for major game engines like Unreal Engine & Unity.
Mentors
Mentors
Mentors
Our mentors for the hackathon are the dedicated Kaedim team. They will check in with teams at key moments, offering guidance and support when needed. With industry experience and a passion for creative technology, they’ll help you refine your ideas, overcome challenges, and elevate your project.


John Bridge
Software Engineer, Product @ Kaedim
I'm John, I started at Kaedim over 1 year ago as a full stack developer. I work with our customers to enhance their workflows through custom app features. I enjoy solving tough problems and working with artists in the games space.


Majd Al Aawar
Machine Learning Engineer @ Kaedim
Hello, my name is Majd, and I'm an ML Engineer with Kaedim. Over the past 5 incredible months, I've merged my interest in cutting-edge AI with my enthusiasm for video games. Having been a dedicated gamer all my life, it's truly exhilarating to explore the limits of innovative technology to assist in manifesting creative ideas!
Yvonne Fang
Software Engineer, 3D Tools @ Kaedim
Hi, I'm Yvonne. I've recently joined Kaedim as a software engineer. As an artist and game maker myself, I'm passionate about using AI to augment artist creativity and love hacking on creative tools. It's been an exciting journey at the company so far!


Our mentors for the hackathon are the dedicated Kaedim team. They will check in with teams at key moments, offering guidance and support when needed. With industry experience and a passion for creative technology, they’ll help you refine your ideas, overcome challenges, and elevate your project.
Our mentors for the hackathon are the dedicated Kaedim team. They will check in with teams at key moments, offering guidance and support when needed. With industry experience and a passion for creative technology, they’ll help you refine your ideas, overcome challenges, and elevate your project.

John Bridge
Software Engineer, Product @ Kaedim
I'm John, I started at Kaedim over 1 year ago as a full stack developer. I work with our customers to enhance their workflows through custom app features. I enjoy solving tough problems and working with artists in the games space.

Majd Al Aawar
Machine Learning Engineer @ Kaedim
Hi, I'm Majd, an ML Engineer at Kaedim. I've been here for 5 amazing months, combining my passion for state-of-the-art AI with my love for gaming. As a lifelong gamer, it's been a blast pushing the boundaries of new tech to help bring creative visions to life!

Yvonne Fang
Software Engineer, 3D Tools @ Kaedim
Hi, I'm Yvonne. I've recently joined Kaedim as a software engineer. As an artist and game maker myself, I'm passionate about using AI to augment artist creativity and love hacking on creative tools. It's been an exciting journey at the company so far!
Yvonne Fang
Software Engineer, 3D Tools @ Kaedim
Hi, I'm Yvonne. I've recently joined Kaedim as a software engineer. As an artist and game maker myself, I'm passionate about using AI to augment artist creativity and love hacking on creative tools. It's been an exciting journey at the company so far!


Majd Al Aawar
Machine Learning Engineer @ Kaedim
Hi, I'm Majd, an ML Engineer at Kaedim. I've been here for 5 amazing months, combining my passion for state-of-the-art AI with my love for gaming. As a lifelong gamer, it's been a blast pushing the boundaries of new tech to help bring creative visions to life!


John Bridge
Software Engineer, Product @ Kaedim
I'm John, I started at Kaedim over 1 year ago as a full stack developer. I work with our customers to enhance their workflows through custom app features. I enjoy solving tough problems and working with artists in the games space.


Judges
Judges
Judges
Get a chance to learn from industry professionals!
Our judges are industry professionals with diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in creative technology. They’re here not only to evaluate your projects but also to share their insights and offer valuable feedback that can help guide your creative journey. This is your chance to learn directly from experts who have successfully navigated the challenges of the industry, gain mentorship, and build connections that could shape your future career.
Get a chance to learn from industry professionals!
Our judges are industry professionals with diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in creative technology. They’re here not only to evaluate your projects but also to share their insights and offer valuable feedback that can help guide your creative journey. This is your chance to learn directly from experts who have successfully navigated the challenges of the industry, gain mentorship, and build connections that could shape your future career.
Get a chance to learn from industry professionals!
Our judges are industry professionals with diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in creative technology. They’re here not only to evaluate your projects but also to share their insights and offer valuable feedback that can help guide your creative journey. This is your chance to learn directly from experts who have successfully navigated the challenges of the industry, gain mentorship, and build connections that could shape your future career.
Prizes
Prizes
Prizes
$4,000
$4,000
First place
First place
First place
Cash prize
Cash prize



Second place
Second place
Second place
Nintendo Switch
per member
Nintendo Switch
per member
Nintendo Switch
per member



Third place
Third place
Third place
$200 Steam Giftcard
per member
$200 Steam Giftcard
per member
$200 Steam Giftcard
per member
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Why is Kaedim hosting a hackathon?
Who can join?
Is there an entry fee?
What do I have to bring?
Will food and drinks be provided?
How do I find or form a team?
Why is Kaedim hosting a hackathon?
Who can join?
Is there an entry fee?
What do I have to bring?
Will food and drinks be provided?
How do I find or form a team?
Why is Kaedim hosting a hackathon?
Who can join?
Is there an entry fee?
What do I have to bring?
Will food and drinks be provided?
How do I find or form a team?
Have more questions? Email support@kaedim3d.com
Have more questions? Email support@kaedim3d.com
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