ZERO TO ONE AI Hackathon
A 36-hour GenAI Hackathon. Build a real product in one weekend and get hired by Pocket FM
Zero to One is India's first Generative Media Hackathon, bringing together students, developers, AI engineers, designers, founders, and creators to build the next generation of AI-powered storytelling, audio, and visual experiences.
Presented by Pocket FM, in partnership with OpenAI, Lightspeed, Databricks and powered by HackCulture, this 36-hour offline hackathon is where ambitious builders transform bold ideas into working products.
From keynote sessions and expert mentorship to live demos and networking, Zero to One is designed to help participants go from an idea to a real prototype.
THE EXPERIENCE
- Build alongside 150+ shortlisted builders during an intensive 36-hour hackathon.
- Solve real-world challenges at the intersection of AI, storytelling, audio, and media.
- Learn directly from founders, AI leaders, and industry experts.
- Attend keynote sessions, an exclusive OpenAI session, and mentor hours.
- Present your solution before an expert jury during the final demo showcase.
- Win exciting prizes and exclusive rewards.
- Connect with fellow builders, founders, investors, and the AI community.
KEY SPEAKERS
Learn from the people building the future of AI and media.
- Rohan Nayak — Co-Founder, Pocket FM
- Prateek Dixit — Co-Founder, Pocket FM
- Harsha Kumar — Partner, Lightspeed
- Vasu Sharma — Head of AI, Pocket FM
- Debasis Bhattacharya — Director of Field Engineering, Databricks
Eligibility
Zero to One is open to passionate builders who are eager to innovate at the intersection of AI and media. The hackathon welcomes participants from diverse backgrounds, including:
- Students
- AI Engineers
- Software Developers
- Founders
- Builders
Team Requirements
- Participation is team-based.
- Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members.
- Solo participation is not permitted.
The hackathon is open to students, AI engineers, software developers, designers, founders, and builders who are passionate about creating with AI.
Epoch by Sarvam - Builder Edition
India's Frontier AI Conference.
Epoch will bring together developers, researchers, founders, and enterprise leaders for two days of product launches, hands-on workshops, live demos, and technical deep dives.
Why Attend?
- Step closer to the frontier and see the latest advances, from infrastructure to real-world impact.
- Get an exclusive first look at new products and capabilities, demonstrated live by the teams building them.
- Attend discussions with researchers, founders, developers, and industry leaders tackling AI’s hardest problems.
Builder Edition
The Builder Edition is hands-on and technical, built for the people creating with AI.
- Technical Deep-dives: Attend hands-on workshops, technical deep dives, and live demos on the architectures reshaping how software gets built.
- Epoch Buildathon: Build with the Sarvam stack at the Epoch Buildathon on July 26. The top 10 teams will present what they built on stage at Builder Day.
- Success Stories: See new Sarvam products up close, and learn from founders and engineering teams already building and shipping AI products in the real world.
Agenda
- Registration: 09:00 AM
- Opening Keynote: 10:30 AM
- Product Launches & Showcase: 11:00 AM
- Lunch: 01:00 PM
- Guest Keynotes: 02:00 PM
- Technical Deep Dives: 02:45 PM
- Founder Fireside - Building for a billion users: 04:15 PM
- Closing Remarks & Reception: 04:50 PM
- Hi-tea & Networking: 05:00 PM
Epoch by Sarvam - Enterprise Edition
India's Frontier AI Conference.
Epoch will bring together developers, researchers, founders, and enterprise leaders for two days of product launches, hands-on workshops, live demos, and technical deep dives.
Why Attend?
- Step closer to the frontier and see the latest advances, from infrastructure to real-world impact.
- Get an exclusive first look at new products and capabilities, demonstrated live by the teams building them.
- Attend discussions with researchers, founders, developers, and industry leaders tackling AI’s hardest problems.
Enterprise Edition
The Enterprise Edition is a curated afternoon of keynotes and industry roundtables on how organisations are adopting AI in the real world.
- The AI Enterprise: Hear from enterprise teams and industry leaders applying AI at scale, with the architecture to own, operate, and improve it.
- The AI Ecosystem: Learn how partners across technology, industry, and government are working together to make the benefits of AI reach more businesses, institutions, and people across India.
- The ROI Rethink: Learn how AI creates more value over time as every workflow, interaction, and decision helps improve the system.
Agenda
- Doors Open: 02:00 PM
- Product & Vision Keynote: 03:00 PM
- Product Announcements: 03:30 PM
- Industry Keynotes: 04:00 PM
- Industry Panels: 04:45 PM
- Closing Remarks & Reception: 06:45 PM
- Dinner: 07:00 PM
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