Frequently Asked Questions

The Good Vibes Hackathon is a student-organized event that introduces participants to vibe coding. By using generative AI to help you code, you can focus on ideation, creativity, and problem-solving.

Yes! We're offering over $3,000 in cash prizes and premium perks. We have a cash prize pool of 1500 AED, plus exclusive packages including NordVPN Plus and other Nord services, AI platform credits, and gift cards. Every participant also receives free tools including a .xyz domain, Flatlogic AI Generator access, and Balsamiq Cloud. Beyond prizes, you'll gain invaluable connections with mentors, fellow hackers, and industry professionals. See the full prize breakdown.

The hackathon is open to students of all skill levels and backgrounds (though mostly High School or University students). Whether you have never written a line of code or you're already experienced, this is a place for you to learn and grow.

No. Thanks to vibe coding, beginners can jump straight in with AI-assisted tools while advanced coders can learn to use them more effectively to accelerate their projects.

The event runs for 3 days on November 22nd at 10 AM, hosted at an academic institute in Dubai. Check out our timeline for the full schedule, or reach out to us for more details!

You can register solo or as a team. If you don't have a team but wish to work with others, we can connect you with peers who may be interested. Make sure to indicate that you need team members when completing the registration form.

Teams can be as big as 6 members. Solo participants are also welcome!

That's okay! We'll share prompts and challenge themes to spark ideas, and you can also join others who've already started their project. To do so, please indicate that you need a team on the registration form.

Vibe coding is a creative approach where you use generative AI to handle much of the coding, allowing you to focus on ideas and problem-solving. Think of it as "coding with the flow" where we want to give you an intuitive, fast, and collaborative environment.

We'll provide access and tutorials to generative AI platforms, coding environments, and other tools you may need on your journey. You are also welcome to use your own approaches if you deem them beneficial for your project.

Yes, please bring your own laptop and charger. A reliable internet connection will be provided at the location. Additionally, you can bring a tablet, however, we encourage that you work on a laptop for the best experience.

Participation is free, and of course you can win prizes!

While we won't have traditional catering, our venue will offer a customized menu on-site. Plus, you'll have easy access to plenty of restaurants and food options at City Walk just steps away from the venue.

You can register through our website. Spaces are limited, so we encourage that you sign up early.