OpenEdge AI Hackathon

Let’s revolutionize OpenEdge development together. Get ready to innovate, collaborate and win!

Join the OpenEdge AI Hackathon, an event designed for innovators who want to push the boundaries of what’s possible with the Progress OpenEdge platform, AI, GenAI and Agentic AI. The hackathon will be part of the Leeds Digital Festival 2025, 22 September to 3 October 2025.

What’s the Hackathon About?

• Goal: Showcase how OpenEdge developers can leverage the latest AI capabilities to create impactful, business-driven solutions.
• Flexible Duration: The hackathon will be open-ended, enabling you to build something new or enhance your existing OpenEdge applications.
• Focus Areas:
  • Seamlessly integrating the OpenEdge platform with AI and GenAI
  • Exploring Agentic AI to develop smart, autonomous systems that learn, adapt and automate processes

Why Participate?

• Build on Your Expertise: Take your OpenEdge knowledge (or join if you’re a newbie) to the next level by infusing it with AI-powered intelligence.
• Experiment with Agentic AI: Dive into the world of autonomous agents and discover how they can simplify complex tasks when combined with the OpenEdge platform.
• Innovate with Flexibility: Work at your own pace, with the freedom to explore and refine your ideas over time.
• Collaborate and Network: Connect with a passionate community of developers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with the OpenEdge platform and AI.
• Earn Prizes: Compete against your peers for exciting prizes and well-deserved recognition for your groundbreaking solutions.

Why This Event Is Unmissable

• Innovation with Advanced AI: Explore how Agentic AI and GenAI can amplify your OpenEdge applications.
• Flexible Challenge: Build new projects or enhance your existing OpenEdge solutions.
• Community Collaboration: Connect with fellow developers and be a part of a vibrant, forward-thinking community.
• Exciting Prizes: Compete for a chance to win amazing rewards for the best, most innovative solutions.

Meet the Jury

Soumaya Eddahech is a Computer Science Engineer with a strong technical background in OpenEdge application design and development, complemented by expertise in artificial intelligence. Currently, Soumaya is a Presales Engineer at Progress, who leverages her knowledge and hands-on experience to provide strategic guidance and technical support to all clients.

Interested?

Please provide your details via the form to confirm your interest in the event. Then, start brainstorming and prepare to build something extraordinary!

What’s Next

Once you’ve submitted the form, stay tuned for event updates, resources and tips to help you start preparing for an innovative journey with the OpenEdge platform and Agentic AI.

Thank you for being a part of our community. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create!