July 15 – 19, 2026
Five days. Three tracks. One mission — level up on AI, build real solutions, and compete where it counts.
05
Programme days
03
Participant tracks
5
Training hrs / day
02
Hackathon days
5-day programme
Aligned to the official programme plan — delivery mode and participation expectations mapped by track.
Day 01
Tue, July 15
VirtualSelf-paced learning portal opens for the full cohort. Programme kickoff, AI assessment, and leadership address for all participants.
Day 02
Wed, July 16
HybridBuilders track training day 1 (5 hrs). Structured hands-on AI session for the Builders cohort.
Day 03
Thu, July 17
HybridBuilders track training day 2 (5 hrs). Second structured hands-on AI session for the Builders cohort.
Day 04
Fri, July 18
Bengaluru siteHackathon kicks off at Bengaluru — Builders begin an 8-hour build sprint on real-world use cases.
Day 05
Sat, July 19
Bengaluru siteStrategists participate in the dedicated leadership and AI strategy session (4 hrs).
Day 05
Sat, July 19
Bengaluru siteBuilders conclude the hackathon build sprint with final solution presentations.
Direct platform links for participants, track leads, and programme coordinators.
Learning opens from July 15 — training content, session decks, and supplementary resources for the Builders cohort.
Participant tracks
3 tracksJuly 18–19: Use-case briefing, build sprint, solution presentations, and leadership workshop — one portal.
Participant tracks
1 trackAI proficiency assessment at programme kickoff (July 15), with gamification across Training Days 1 and 2.
Participant tracks
3 tracksOne badge per programme track — awarded to participants who complete their track milestones and stand out during AIM AI Week.
Recognises participants who excel in the Pioneer track — assessment performance and self-paced learning momentum.
How to earn
Top assessment scores and self-paced learning completion
Awarded to Builders who excel across training, gamification, and the two-day competitive hackathon.
How to earn
Training performance, gamification points, and hackathon standings
Honours Strategists who demonstrate AI leadership through assessment and the Strategist Track capstone.
How to earn
Assessment results and Strategist Track participation
Programme timeline
