Global Hack Week: GenAI is a free, week-long online event run by Major League Hacking (MLH) as one of its monthly Global Hack Weeks, each on its own theme. It introduces generative AI to beginners and experienced builders through livestreamed workshops, Discord mini-events and daily challenges.
The GenAI week ran in June 2025 and May 2026. MLH’s posted schedule runs to December 2026 and lists no GenAI week yet.
Benefits & funding
- Free to take part; no cash prizes are stated.
- Completing challenges earns experience points; MLH also sends stickers and swag.
- Seven days of workshops, challenges and community sessions.
Eligibility
- Open to anyone, anywhere: university and high school students, working professionals and others.
- Under-18s need a parent’s permission.
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Application process
- 1Register on the MLH event page and accept MLH’s code of conduct.
- 2Join the MLH Community Discord and take on the challenges during the week.
Program timeline
2025 GenAI week
Jun 13, 2025 – Jun 19, 2025
2026 GenAI week (latest)
May 8, 2026 – May 14, 2026
Next GenAI week
not yet announced