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AI HOUSE Camp 2026

When

October 6–11

Where

Carpathians

Registration deadline

September 30

Fee

Donation from UAH 1,000

About:

Imagine a team of 3–4 like-minded people, a real technical challenge, and four days to turn an idea into a working prototype.

This is AI HOUSE Camp — an offline camp for Ukraine’s technical AI community, where 30 participants will form teams, work on one of the applied AI/ML challenges, and build and present their own solution with the support of mentors. And in the evenings — no reports or formalities, just mountain hikes, campfires, and honest conversations about failures.

Who is it for:

  • AI/ML Engineers.
  • Data Scientists.
  • MLOps Engineers.
  • NLP/LLM Engineers.
  • Speech/Audio ML Engineers.
  • Research Engineers, technical researchers, and AI enthusiasts with 3+ years of experience.

To participate, you need to:

  • Fill out the registration form.
  • After our confirmation, donate from 1,000 UAH to the "Reactive Post" charity fund.
  • Bring your laptop and a great attitude.

What you'll gain:

  • Work on real-world AI challenges in teams of 3–4 participants.
  • Support from mentors and experts throughout the camp.
  • An opportunity to build your own prototype, demo, or technical solution.
  • Knowledge sharing with members of the AI community from different regions of Ukraine.
  • Outdoor activities and morning practices.
  • New connections and potential future collaborations.

We’ll take care of:

— Three meals a day, snacks, and refreshments throughout the camp.

— Accommodation at a Carpathian resort for the entire camp.

— Transportation to the camp.

— Activities that you’ll discover once you arrive.

Event organized by:

Event organizers:

With support from:

Program:

October 6
08:00–10:00

Check-in

10:00–12:00

First meeting and introductions

12:00–14:00

Official opening, introduction to the format, program, and challenges

14:00–16:00

Team and mentor introductions, organizational and safety briefing

20:00–22:00

Campfire evening and informal networking

October 7
08:00–10:00

Morning activity

10:00–12:00

Check-in: progress, blockers, and goals for the day

12:00–14:00

Outdoor Activities

16:00–18:00

Technical workshop

18:00–20:00

Mentor office hours and interim check-out

20:00–22:00

Networking

October 8
08:00–10:00

Morning activity

10:00–12:00

Check-in: testing, evaluation, and fixing key issues

12:00–14:00

Outdoor Activities

18:00–20:00

Mentor office hours and interim check-out

20:00–22:00

Fuckup Nights around the campfire

October 9
08:00–10:00

Morning activity

10:00–12:00

Check-in: testing, evaluation, and fixing key issues

18:00–20:00

Mentor office hours and interim check-out

October 10
08:00–10:00

Morning activity

10:00–12:00

Team dry run with mentors and submission of final materials

12:00–14:00

Final team presentations and live demos

14:00–16:00

Jury evaluation of the solutions and announcement of the results

20:00–22:00

Closing party

October 11
08:00–10:00

Morning activity

10:00–12:00

Group reflection, insights sharing, and participant feedback

16:00–18:00

Check-out

FAQ:

  • Where will the camp take place?

    The camp will take place offline in the Carpathian Mountains. Selected participants will receive the exact location and all logistical details.

  • How can I apply?

    Fill out the application form — you can apply individually or as part of a team. For team applications, the team lead should complete the form on behalf of the entire team. In the application, we’ll ask about your experience, technical expertise, motivation, and previous projects. Selected candidates will be notified by email. The full list of participation rules and requirements is available via the link.

  • What will the teams work on?

    Teams will choose one of the applied AI challenges in Predictive AI, Ukrainian Language AI, or Speech & Conversational AI. Participants will go from data analysis and hypothesis testing to building and presenting a working prototype.

  • Can I choose the challenge?

    Yes. Selected teams and individual participants will have the opportunity to indicate their preferred area before the camp or after the challenges are presented on the first day.

  • Do I need to have a ready-made solution or project?

    No. All teams will start working on the proposed challenges during the camp. We expect participants to have relevant technical experience, strong motivation, and a willingness to actively collaborate as a team.

  • Is participation paid?

    Yes and no. To participate, you’ll need to make a donation of at least UAH 1,000 — 100% of the donations will go to the charitable organization Reactive Post to support Ukrainian defenders. The organizers cover accommodation, meals, shared transportation to and from the location, as well as participation in the program and activities.

  • Can I participate remotely?

    Unfortunately, no. To fully participate in the camp, you’ll need to be in the Carpathian Mountains from October 6 to 11.

  • What should I bring with me?

    You’ll need your own laptop and charger for the work. Selected participants will receive a detailed packing list, clothing recommendations, and information about the outdoor activities.

  • What will be the language of the event?

    Ukrainian. Some technical materials, documentation, and tool names may be in English.

  • How many participants will stay in one room during the camp?

    From 2 to 6 people per room.

  • Still have questions?

    Write to: events@aihouse.org.ua