A week in Sapporo with AI builders from Japan and abroad.

• Learn what's new in AI and the latest models, and what companies outside Japan, including in San Francisco, are working on, from the people building it.
• Build with the latest AI models on a real problem from a Hokkaido business, not a demo exercise.
• Accepted local participants get dinner each evening and the coworking space all week.
• A certificate when you complete the week.
• The winning team gets introductions to investors and mentorship.
• Meet people you could keep building with after the week.

• Join the core sessions, mostly in the mornings. Can't take the whole week? You can join for part of it with organizer approval; tell us which days on the form.
• Help your team build, share one skill, and show what you made at Friday's showcase.
• If you have an employer, check with them before you apply.

The week runs mainly in English. Some English helps, but it isn't required: a few interpreters will be on hand, and sessions with local businesses have Japanese support.

1. 01Fill in the form (about 10 minutes). It opens with "Local engineer or collaborator" selected, and your answers save as you go.
2. 02We read every application and reply within 48 hours.
3. 03If you're accepted, we agree your days and core sessions with you before the week.

Questions? Email build@hackhokkaido.com. Japanese is fine.