The first event of its kind in Australia
VIBETHON
The hackathon that connects small businesses with vibecoders to build real solutions with AI.
6 months. 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.
6-month program
Learn → Match → Build → Launch. Enough time to build something real, 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. Six months. From problem to deployed solution.
Registration & Learning
Months 1–2SMEs submit their business challenges. Vibecoders join a bootcamp on AI tools, rapid prototyping, and problem framing.
Matching & Discovery
Months 2–3We pair each SME with a vibecoder based on industry, skill fit, and problem type. Teams meet, dive deep, and define the scope.
The Build Sprint
Months 3–5The core of Vibethon. Teams build working MVPs, automations, and AI tools. Weekly demos, mentorship, and real feedback from the business owner.
Demo Day & Beyond
Month 6+Teams present solutions to sponsors, investors, and the community. Some solutions go live immediately. Some teams continue as startups.
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
Six months from registration to demo day.
Registrations Open
SMEs and Vibecoders start signing up. Early applicants get priority matching.
Course Begins
Vibecoders start the learning track. AI tools, rapid prototyping, and problem framing.
Matching & Teams
Vibecoders are matched with SMEs. Teams dive deep into real business challenges.
The Vibethon Sprint
Intensive build phase. Weekly demos. Mentorship. Real MVPs take shape.
Demo Day
Teams present solutions. Sponsors meet talent. Some solutions go live immediately.
Follow-up Phase
Continued support. Some teams form companies. 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.
I'm a business owner
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I want to build things that matter.
Learn moreFree to join · Limited spots · Perth, Australia · 2026