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# Join the First Business Central Hackathon at DynamicsCon 2026

[Read the post](https://aardvarklabs.blog/2026/02/11/join-the-first-business-central-hackathon-at-dynamicscon-2026/) · Aardvark Labs (Marcel Chabot) · 2026-02-11 · 809 words · tier community · reviewed (checked by Opus)

> The first Business Central Hackathon is being hosted at DynamicsCon 2026 on May 13th as an evening creative sprint where teams build AI-related solutions. The event welcomes developers of all skill levels, low-code creators, and professionals to collaborate, experiment, and learn through hands-on building in a social, low-pressure environment focused on Business Central and AI.

## Key points

- Hackathon themed around 'Business Central AI' with wide scope: AI inside BC, AI feeding BC, or AI around BC using any tool or technology
- Open to pro developers, low-code creators in Power Platform or Copilot Studio, AI enthusiasts, and professional coaches regardless of experience level
- Five-hour evening event May 13th 8:00pm-1:00am with team formation, mentorship, lightning demos, midpoint check-ins, and final presentations
- Emphasizes learning and collaboration over competition; no prior expertise required, just curiosity and willingness to experiment with a team

## Quotes

- "A Hackathon is basically a creative sprint where people come together to build something new in a short burst of focused energy." (Defines what a hackathon is for those unfamiliar with the format, establishing expectations for the event.)
- "I wanted a social event that brought my fellow nerds together and gave us a challenge to do as a group." (Reveals the organizer's motivation to create a technical, community-focused event for developers and tech enthusiasts at the conference.)

## Context

- Features: AI in Business Central, Copilot Studio, team-based building, mentorship

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