VOICE AI HACKATHON
Building Real-Time Voice AI Systems
Prize Pool
₱ 130,000
Cash and credits across Grand, 2nd, and 3rd prizes.
March 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Arthaland Century Pacific Tower · BGC, Taguig
In-person, single-day hackathon · Teams of 1–4 builders
What you will do
- • Prototype real-time Voice AI systems with Agora SDKs.
- • Use TRAE IDE to practice modern AI-assisted workflows.
- • Build in teams, get mentor support, and ship a working demo.
About the Event
Voice AI Hackathon Manila 2026 is a single-day, in-person hackathon focused on building real-time Voice AI systems. You will use TRAE IDE and Agora technologies to prototype low-latency, real-time experiences faster with modern AI-assisted workflows.
The event is designed for builders who want to learn the core building blocks quickly, then spend most of the day hacking with mentor support, checkpoints, and live demos at the end.
You will learn the basics, collaborate in small teams, and ship a working prototype demo by the end of the day while connecting with other Voice AI builders across the Philippines.
Who should join
Students, developers, professionals, and tech enthusiasts with basic programming knowledge who want to explore Voice AI.
Why it matters
You will build with Agora, practice AI-assisted development with TRAE, and grow your network in the local developer ecosystem.
Prize pool
- • Grand Prize: ₱15,000 cash + ₱57.3k credits
- • 2nd Prize: ₱10,000 cash + ₱28.7k credits
- • 3rd Prize: ₱5,000 cash + ₱17.2k credits
Event Details
When and where
Monday, March 16, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Arthaland Century Pacific Tower, 4th Ave, 30th St, BGC, Taguig
Format
In-person, single-day hackathon with mentor support, vibe-coding guidance, and Voice AI model help. Team size: 1–4 members.
What to bring
An internet-facing laptop and an Agora Developer account registered in advance. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day.
Schedule overview
- 8:00 – 8:30 AM · Registration and check-in
- 8:30 – 9:00 AM · Opening ceremony & partner introductions
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM · Workshop: Intro to TRAE IDE and Agora
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Build Phase 1
- 12:00 – 12:40 PM · Working lunch
- 12:45 – 4:00 PM · Build Phase 2
- 4:15 – 5:30 PM · Build Phase 3 – final sprint
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM · Submission deadline & dinner
- 6:00 – 6:40 PM · Judging deliberation
- 6:40 – 8:00 PM · Top team presentations
Partners and Organizers
Host
Agora powers real-time voice, video, and interactive experiences at scale. You will use Agora technologies to build low-latency Voice AI solutions during the hackathon.
Partner
TRAE IDE helps you practice modern AI-assisted development workflows so you can prototype faster and focus on shipping Voice AI experiences.
Partner
AWS User Group Philippines supports the community with cloud knowledge, events, and collaboration around AWS technologies for builders across the country.
Organizers
AWS Cloud Clubs PH & Agora Ambassador PH
AWS Cloud Clubs Philippines and Agora Ambassador Philippines coordinate workshops, mentorship, and community support for student and early-career builders.