Open Point Promptathon

A practical AI sprint running across Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April 2026, with an early kickoff, focused build time, and live presentations to close out the day.

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AI ideas in the open

Format

16-17 April Kick off on Thursday, build on Friday, and finish with judging.

Teams

1 to 3 people Mix disciplines and build around a real problem.

Outcome

2 mad minutes pitch Show what you've done and what you learnt.

Prompt for teams

You have one day powered by AI to do something better, what would you build first?

Challenge rules

This is an AI-only challenge from start to finish.

The Schedule

Schedule

Wed 15 Apr
12:30pm AEST

AI tooling setup

An information session on how to set up AI tooling so everyone is prepared for the Promptathon.

Thu 16 Apr
9:30am AEST

Kickoff

Brief, judging criteria, examples of strong entries, and team formation to set teams up for Friday.

Fri 17 Apr
All day

Build sprint

Teams use the day to shape the problem, design the interaction, prototype the flow, and tighten the story.

Fri 17 Apr
3:30pm AEST

Presentations and judging commence

Each team presents their entry, the judges review submissions, and the awards are decided.

Challenge tracks

Pick a track that fits the team you have.

01

Operations

Make things easier, more efficient, cheaper or just better internally for Open Point.

02

Customer

New products, product improvements or solve problems for our customers.

03

Growth

Support proposals, storytelling, opportunity spotting, or faster campaign thinking.

04

Wild card

Bring an unexpected idea with a convincing use case and a strong live walkthrough.

Idea bank

Add an idea for someone else to run with.

If you have a useful promptathon concept but do not want to build it yourself, drop it here so solo entrants and newly formed teams can pick it up.

Keep it practical and specific enough that someone else could pick it up and start shaping it fast.

Idea board

Ideas already on the table.

Fresh submissions appear here so other teams can pick one up quickly.

Owner Track Idea title Description
No ideas submitted yet. Add one for someone else to run with.

Judging criteria

We reward ideas that are both imaginative and believable.

Impact

Does it solve something meaningful for our team, our clients, or both?

Practicality

Could we keep developing or trialling this idea after the event?

Originality

Is the prompting approach smart, thoughtful, and distinct?

Presentation

Did the team explain the problem and the solution clearly in the demo?

Prizes

Eight ways to win, from technical craft to demo-day energy.

Best in Show

The standout entry overall: most impressive, polished, and full of wow factor.

Most Likely to Ship

The prototype closest to a real product feature: practical, scoped, and ready to build on.

Biggest Time Saver

The entry with the clearest, most quantifiable productivity impact for the team or customers.

Most Creative Use of AI

The entry nobody saw coming: an unexpected application, clever prompting, or surprising use case.

Best Prompt Engineering

Recognises the craft behind the curtain: the most elegant, well-structured, or technically impressive prompting approach.

Customer Hero

The entry that most directly improves the experience for Open Point's customers by reducing friction, speeding up resolution, or adding genuine workflow value.

Best Demo

The entry presented most compellingly: clear storytelling, strong delivery, and a demo that left the judges wanting more.

People's Choice

Team votes decide the crowd favourite.

FAQ

Everything people usually want to know before the day starts.

Can I join without a team?

Yes. You can register as an individual and meet collaborators at kickoff, or pick up an idea from the idea bank if you want a starting point.

What if I do not have an idea yet?

That is fine. Choose a challenge track first, then use the idea bank for inspiration or build on something that comes out of team formation.

Do I need to code?

Yes. You need to use AI to code up a prototype or something you can demonstrate.

What should teams present?

Show the problem, the idea, and how AI helps do something better. A prototype, prompt workflow, mock interaction, or clear walkthrough is enough for judging.