Main challenge
Build an AI agent
Build a functional autonomous agent using Agent Trade Kit. It is the one thing everyone has to ship.
ANKARA · 17 OCTOBER 2026Build a working
Build a working
AI agent in one day.
Participants build an autonomous AI agent with Agent Trade Kit and test it in the real world. One day, one challenge, a live demo in front of the jury.
DATE17 October 2026
LOCATIONAnkara, THK Orion Tekmer
CAPACITY50 selected participants
APPLICATIONSClosed
01 / PROGRAM
From idea to demo in one day.
The day opens with check in at 08:00 and closes with the awards at 21:45. In between there is one job: ship a working agent.
One day. One challenge. A working agent in front of the jury.
01BuildBuild an autonomous AI agent with Agent Trade Kit. That is the main job of the day.
02TestOptionally run a trading test with ATK under real market conditions.
03DeployOptionally deploy the agent or the product on Avalanche.
04DemoLive demo in front of the jury at 20:00. Awards at 21:45.
50selected participantsThe number of participants selected from the applications.
15+working projectsThe number of projects targeted to reach the jury by the end of the day.
6+university partnersMETU, Hacettepe, Bilkent, Gazi, Ankara and Piri Reis University.
1dayCheck in at 08:00, awards at 21:45.
02 / THE CHALLENGE
One main challenge, two bonuses.
The main challenge is the same for everyone. The bonuses are optional and earn extra points in judging.
Bonus 1
Trade with ATK
Turn the agent into a trading agent and test it in real market conditions.
Bonus 2
Deploy on Avalanche
Deploy the agent or the product on Avalanche.
03 / FLOW
From check in to the awards.
The full day. Times are local. Building runs from 10:00 to 19:00.
- 0108:00
Check in
- 0209:00
Opening
OKX TR and Team1 Turkiye
- 0309:30
OKX ATK × Avalanche Workshop
- 0410:00
Hackathon Starts
- 0513:00
Mentoring Sessions
- 0619:00
Submission Deadline
Judging and dinner
- 0720:00
Final Presentations
10 finalists, 4+2 minutes each
- 0821:45
Awards and Close
04 / SPEAKERS
Who is on stage?
The people speaking at the opening, the workshop and on stage through the day.
Hursel CayCountry LeadTeam1 Turkiye
Ufuk AgusGrowth AssociateOKX TR
Gulen TokayEcosystem Relations SpecialistTHK & Orion Tekmer
Omer AksuDevRelTeam1 Turkiye
Toygun TezXplorer · DevRelOKX TR · Team1 Turkiye
05 / JUDGING
What makes a winning agent?
Four criteria adding up to a hundred points. The two bonus tasks earn extra points.
- 35%Agent architecture and autonomy
- 25%Product and strategy
- 20%Technical quality
- 20%Demo and presentation
PRIZE POOL
- First$1,500
- Second$1,000
- Third$500
JURY
The jury panel
Ahmet Ramazan AgirtasCryptography ResearcherAyware
Huseyin Berk VardarbasiBD ManagerOKX TR
Burak YukselBD ManagerOKX TR
Ibrahim Okan SariirmakFounderClarion Labs- Omer AksuDevRelTeam1 Turkiye
Ulas YildizDevRelTeam1 Turkiye
06 / QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
01Is there a fee?
No. Participation, the workshop and catering are free. Travel grants for participants coming from other cities are being planned.
02Can anyone take part?
Participation is by application and selection. 50 participants are selected from the applications.
03How long does it run?
One day. It opens with check in at 08:00 and closes with the awards at 21:45. Building runs from 10:00 to 19:00.
04Do I need blockchain experience?
The main challenge is building an agent with Agent Trade Kit (ATK). The live market trading test and the Avalanche deployment are bonuses and both are optional.
05Where does it take place?
The event is at THK Orion Tekmer in Sogutozu. The exact address is shared in the acceptance email.
07 / PARTNERSPowering
Powering
the agents.
Organized by OKX TR and Team1 Turkiye, with Avalanche as ecosystem partner.
08 / APPLY
Let us build the next agent.
Applications are closed. Thank you for your interest; selected participants are notified by email.
17 October 2026Ankara, THK Orion Tekmer50 selected participants
50 seats.
50 participants are selected from the applications. Selected participants are notified by email.
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