The first event of its kind in Australia
VIBETHON
The hackathon that connects small businesses with vibecoders to build real solutions with AI.
2 days. Real problems. Real builders. Real impact.
Free to participate · Limited spots · Applications open
Why this event exists
Two worlds that need each other.
Losing hours on manual work
Scheduling, invoicing, follow-ups — all by hand.
No tech team. No budget for one.
They know they should modernize but can't start.
Surviving, not growing.
Same problems. Same exhaustion. Every week.
Skills with no real outlet
Tutorials and toy projects. Nothing that matters.
Ready to build. Waiting for the chance.
No real problems to solve. No portfolio to show.
Talent without opportunity.
They can build the solutions. They just need the problems.
One has the problem.
The other has the solution.
Vibethon brings them together.
The event
What is Vibethon?
The first hackathon in Australia designed to connect small and medium businesses with AI-powered builders. Not a pitch competition. Not a conference. A building sprint with real outcomes.
SMEs + Vibecoders
Real businesses paired with real builders. Matched by industry, skill, and problem fit.
Build, not talk
Teams ship working MVPs, automations, and AI tools. Not decks. Not wireframes. Working solutions.
AI-first approach
Vibecoders use AI tools to build faster. No-code, low-code, and full-stack — whatever works.
Focused program
Learn → Match → Build → Launch. Courses, mentorship, and a 2-day build sprint. Not a weekend hack.
Demo Day
Teams present solutions to sponsors, investors, and the community. Some go live immediately.
Free to join
No cost for SMEs or vibecoders. Backed by sponsors who believe in practical AI adoption.
What comes out
Not theory. Real outcomes.
SMEs walk away with:
- ✓A working MVP or automation
- ✓Hours saved on manual processes
- ✓A builder who understands their business
- ✓A real path to modernization
Vibecoders walk away with:
- ✓Real-world project in their portfolio
- ✓Experience solving actual business problems
- ✓Connections with business owners and mentors
- ✓Potential job offers or freelance work
The format
How Vibethon works.
Four phases. One mission. From problem to deployed solution.
Registration & Basic Course
June 2026SMEs submit their business challenges. Vibecoders join a one-week basic course on AI tools, rapid prototyping, and problem framing.
Advanced Course & Matching
July 2026Vibecoders level up with advanced AI techniques. We pair each SME with a vibecoder based on industry, skill fit, and problem type.
Volunteer Brief & Connect
August 28Vibecoders and SMEs meet face to face. Teams form, define scope, and prepare for the build sprint at Vibethon.
Vibethon & Beyond
Sep 10–11The main event at the State Library of WA. Teams build working MVPs, demo to sponsors and the community. Some solutions go live immediately.
The bigger picture
This is just the beginning.
Vibethon is the first step toward building a permanent ecosystem in Australia — where every small business has access to AI-powered builders, and every builder has access to real problems worth solving.
100+
businesses connected
across Perth
200+
vibecoders activated
and growing
50+
solutions deployed
real tools in use
Year 1 targets for the Vibethon ecosystem.
Key Dates
From courses to launch day — a focused path to real solutions.
Registrations Open
SMEs and Vibecoders start signing up. Early applicants get priority matching.
Basic Course
Vibecoders learn AI tools, rapid prototyping, and problem framing. The foundation for building real solutions.
Advanced Course
Deep dive into advanced AI techniques, MVP architecture, and working with real business requirements.
Volunteer Brief & Connect
Vibecoders meet SMEs face to face. Teams form. Problems are defined. The countdown begins.
Vibethon
The main event at the State Library of Western Australia. Teams build, demo, and launch real solutions.
Follow-up & Impact
Continued support. Solutions go live. Some teams continue as startups. The ecosystem grows.
For companies
Back the movement.
Position your brand where innovation meets execution. Access talent. Drive real impact.
Visibility
200+ builders and 100+ businesses see your brand.
Talent access
Meet skilled builders trained on real-world projects.
Impact positioning
Be known as a company that backs practical AI adoption.
Questions? Let's talk.
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Vibethon.
Whether you have a problem that needs solving or the skills to solve one — this is where it starts.
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Learn moreFree to join · Limited spots · State Library of WA · Sep 10–11, 2026