About the challenge
LOOP is a two-day AI and automation hackathon from UBC eProjects, with n8n and Nebius. Form a team, pick a problem, and build a working n8n prototype by Sunday afternoon.
No coding, hackathon, or n8n experience needed. Come solo or with a team.
Tracks:
- AI-enabled workflows: AI does one clear job, like triage, summaries, or drafts.
- Integrations that remove friction: Connect tools so a manual task disappears.
- Human-in-the-loop: A person approves, reviews, or takes over at the right step.
What's included:
- Beginner n8n workshop
- Mentors all weekend
- Prizes for each track, plus an overall winner
- Product & AI panel
- Free food and coffee
Event Details:
- When: Nov 14–15, 2026, 9 AM – 6 PM
- Where: UBC LIFE Building, Room 2201
- Teams: 3–5 people
- Bring: Laptop and charger
Get started
Register solo or as a team. Solo? Tell us what you like working on and we’ll match you. Accepted participants get setup notes before the weekend.
Requirements
What to Build
A working n8n workflow for one of the three tracks. n8n has to do real work, not just sit in the background.
What to Submit
Due Sunday, Nov 15, 2:45 PM PT.
- n8n workflow (export or link)
- Short demo
- Summary: the problem, your safeguards, and your next step
- Track and team members
- Outside services, models, and templates you used
Prizes
1st overall
2nd overall
3rd overall
n8n track
4 n8n sweatshirts
Investly Finance Track
Merch goodie bag
Judges
Jazz Kaur
Nimeet Shah
Vincent Chan
Advika Kumari
Kalhar Pandya
Oliver Cheng
Judging Criteria
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Technical depth & execution
How complex and well-built is it? Does it actually work? -
Innovation & impact
Is the idea original, and does it solve a real problem for real people? -
Design & user experience
Is it intuitive, polished and pleasant to use? -
Demo
Did the team clearly show the problem, the solution and a working product?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager