Build AI for the Global Market
A 48-hour intensive hackathon connecting Vietnam's AI builders with global businesses, design, build, and validate real cross-border AI solutions.
A 48-hour innovation sprint with global ambition
Cross-Border AI Innovation Summit 2026 connects Vietnam's AI talent with businesses expanding into global markets — the Cross-Border AI Innovation Summit 2026, Powered by BytePlus, organized by DNES and Ecomdy, co-organized by Printway and BurgerPrints, with the support of Gold Sponsor Kalodata, Bronze Sponsor Wealify, and Crowdfunding Sponsors PG Prints, GKE Logistics, Innovark Solution, Lian Lian, and Fristify.
AI Builders
Develop practical solutions for real-world cross-border business challenges.
Businesses
Gain access to rapid AI prototyping and emerging innovation opportunities.
Experts & Mentors
Support teams with guidance, validation, and industry insights.
Beyond the Stage
From idea → prototype → pilot → real deployment in production.
A long-term innovation pipeline where ideas become functional prototypes, accelerated through incubation and POC development, then connected with corporate partners for real-world deployment.
AI Cross-Border Hackathon 2026
Cross-Border AI Innovation Summit 2026 connects Vietnam's AI talent with businesses expanding into global markets — the Cross-Border AI Innovation Summit 2026, Powered by BytePlus, organized by DNES and Ecomdy, co-organized by Printway and BurgerPrints, with the support of Gold Sponsor Kalodata, Bronze Sponsor Wealify, and Crowdfunding Sponsors PG Prints, GKE Logistics, Innovark Solution, Lian Lian, and Fristify.
Community momentum
Preparation & Training — Online · 1–2 weeks before
- OPEN - JULY 9Registration & Team Matching
Register in teams of 3 - 5 members for the preliminary round.
- TBAWebinar 1 - Domain Knowledge
Industry experts share real cross-border business challenges, market insights, and problem statements.
- TBAWebinar 2 - Mini Series
Hands-on sessions on APIs, Cloud platforms, and AI tools (OpenAI API, LangChain, Vertex AI).
- AUG 17REGISTRATION CLOSES
Final deadline to submit team registrations for the preliminary round.
- Pre-eventDetailed Challenge Brief Released
Official briefs released early so teams can research and ideate before the main event.
Main Event - Offline · August 21-22
- Day 1 · Aug 21Hacking + Mentoring
Teams kick off, build prototypes, and get 1:1 guidance from mentors.
- Day 2 · Aug 22Finalization + Pitching + Awards
Final builds, judged pitches, prize ceremony and incubation announcements.
Main Event Schedule (Tentative)
Two days of building, learning, and pitching in Hanoi.
- 08:00 – 08:30Check-in & Welcome
- 08:30 – 09:00Opening Ceremony
- 09:00 – 10:00Settle in · Hackathon Time — work with mentors
- 10:00 – 11:00Training Session 1
- 11:00 – 12:00Coffee Talk
- 12:00 – 13:30Lunch & Break
- 13:30 – 14:30Hackathon Time
- 14:30 – 15:30Training Session 2
- 15:30 – 16:30Training Session 3
- 15:00 – 18:00Hackathon Time
- 08:00 – 10:30Hackathon Time
- 10:30Submission Deadline
- 10:45 – 12:00Judging — selecting the Final Top 10
- 13:30 – 14:00Opening
- 14:00 – 14:45Keynote Sharing
- 14:45 – 17:00Top 10 Announcement · Top 10 Pitching
- 17:30Final Results & Awards Ceremony
Solving real cross-border problems with AI
Teams tackle real-world challenges from businesses operating across global markets.
AI for Cross-Border E-commerce
- Automated market research
- Dynamic content localization
- Predictive ads optimization
AI for Global Operations
- Intelligent customer support
- Workflow automation
- Supply chain & logistics forecasting
AI for Fintech & Payments
- Real-time fraud detection
- Cross-border payment routing
- Alternative risk scoring
Judging Criteria
100-point scale across five key dimensions, with up to +5 sponsor bonus points.
More than rewards — a path to real impact
A 48-hour intensive hackathon connecting Vietnam's AI builders with global businesses — design, build, and validate real cross-border AI solutions.
Most advanced and effective AI application.
Idea with the highest potential to transform cross-border.
Top 10 teams join the Incubation & Acceleration Program
Beyond prototypes - develop into real, market-ready products.
- 1:1 mentorship from industry experts
- Product & business development support
- Pilot opportunities with real companies
- Access to early customers & first revenue
- Connections to investors and partners
- From prototype to real business
Who should join
A diverse community of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers ready to create real-world impact.
Validate AI ideas with real cross-border use cases.
Ship production-grade prototypes in 48 hours.
Apply emerging AI tooling to real industry problems.
Break into the AI industry with mentorship and exposure.
Powered by BytePlus
Leading technology and innovation partners empowering participants to build scalable AI solutions for the global market.
BytePlus is ByteDance’s enterprise AI platform, providing production-ready models, multimodal tools, and GPU-efficient infrastructure to help businesses build intelligent agents at scale.
A leading TikTok Shop analytics platform providing data insights on products, creators, and shops to help brands grow on social commerce.
Wealify empowers modern businesses with smart financial tools and strategies to grow sustainably in the digital economy.
Community Partners
A leading innovation and startup ecosystem builder in Vietnam.
Ecomdy Media is a leading official partner of TikTok in Vietnam and the premier agency in TikTok advertising for E-commerce sellers across the SEA region.
A global Print-on-Demand & Fulfillment provider with production facilities in the US, Vietnam, and other countries, operating to international standards.
BurgerPrints is a global fulfillment platform for ecommerce sellers, purpose-built to help brands scale across international markets through reliable Print-on-Demand production and fulfillment services.
Frequently asked questions
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