Microsoft Cloud Hackathons
Master Microsoft Azure through intensive, hackathon-style training that mirrors real-world challenges. Build production-ready solutions across AI, DevOps, serverless, and data platforms with guided, hands-on scenarios. Transform from learner to cloud architect by solving actual business problems in immersive, challenge-driven workshops.
AA-101: Agentic AI on Azure
Master Agentic AI on Azure through immersive hackathon challenges. Build intelligent autonomous agents using cutting-edge Azure AI services and solve real-world problems with hands-on cloud development.
AI-RETAIL-HACK: Azure AI & Data Analytics Hackathon: Retail Intelligence Solutions
Transform retail challenges into AI-powered solutions in this intensive 2-3 day Azure hackathon. Master ML, computer vision, and RAG patterns while building real-world retail intelligence applications.
BUILD-HACK: Build Modern AI Apps Hackathon
Master AI copilot development in this intensive hands-on hackathon. Build intelligent, context-aware applications using Azure OpenAI, Cosmos DB vector search, and Semantic Kernel through real-world challenges.
Ethical Hacker Pro: Ethical Hacker Pro
Master advanced ethical hacking and penetration testing with CompTIA Ethical Hacker Pro. Hands-on training in vulnerability assessment, threat mitigation, and real-world security testing techniques.
MODERN-HACK: Modern Azure Kubernetes Hackfest (AKS)
Master production-grade Azure Kubernetes Service through intensive hands-on scenarios. Build secure, scalable, enterprise-ready AKS clusters with modern networking, GitOps automation, and complete observability.
CONTAINERS_HACK: Modernize and Scale with Containers on Azure Hackathon
Transform your team's cloud expertise in this intensive 3-day Azure container hackathon. Master AKS, Azure Container Apps, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise-grade security through hands-on challenges guided by Microsoft experts.
PP-HACK-MFG: Power Platform Hackathon - Manufacturing
Master Microsoft Power Platform through hands-on manufacturing scenarios. Build automated incident reporting apps, workflows, and analytics dashboards in this immersive 2-day hackathon.
Challenge-Driven Azure Learning That Transforms Teams
Our Microsoft Cloud Hackathons represent a revolutionary approach to Azure training—moving beyond passive learning to immersive, challenge-based experiences that mirror real-world cloud architecture and development scenarios. Each hackathon is designed to push your team beyond their comfort zone, solving actual business problems while building production-ready solutions on Azure.
These intensive workshops span AI and machine learning implementations, DevOps pipeline automation, serverless architectures, data platform engineering, and cloud-native application development. Participants work through guided scenarios that require critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving—building muscle memory for Azure services while developing architectural decision-making skills.
Unlike traditional training that focuses on isolated concepts, our hackathons integrate multiple Azure services into cohesive solutions. Teams emerge with deployable architectures, working code repositories, and practical experience that translates immediately to their production environments. We also offer custom hackathon design tailored to your organization's specific cloud initiatives, technology stack, and business objectives.
Intensive hackathon-style learning where teams build real Azure solutions through guided challenges
Flexible Hackathon Delivery Models
Every Cloud Hackathon in our catalog can be customized and delivered to your team through multiple engagement formats:
- On-Site Hackathons: Multi-day intensive sessions at your facility with dedicated Azure environments, fostering team collaboration and innovation in a focused setting
- Virtual Hackathon Events: Fully remote challenge-based workshops with cloud-hosted labs, real-time mentorship, and collaborative tools for distributed teams
- Hybrid Challenge Formats: Combine in-person kickoffs with virtual challenge phases, ideal for geographically distributed teams working toward common cloud transformation goals
All hackathon deliveries include pre-configured Azure sandbox environments, expert coach support throughout challenges, comprehensive solution guides, and post-event architecture reviews. We adapt challenge complexity, technology focus areas, and solution requirements to align with your team's current skill level and strategic cloud initiatives.
Why Hackathon-Style Learning Accelerates Cloud Mastery
Real-World Problem Solving
Hackathons force participants to apply Azure knowledge to authentic business scenarios rather than memorizing features. This challenge-driven approach builds architectural thinking, troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to tackle complex cloud implementations—capabilities that traditional training rarely develops.
Accelerated Skill Development
The intensive, hands-on nature of hackathons compresses months of learning into days. Teams gain practical experience with multiple Azure services simultaneously, understanding how components integrate into complete solutions. This immersive approach creates lasting knowledge retention far beyond traditional lecture-based training.
Team Collaboration & Innovation
Hackathons foster collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing within your team. Participants learn from each other's approaches, develop shared architectural patterns, and build a common cloud vocabulary. This collaborative dynamic breaks down silos and accelerates organizational cloud adoption.
Production-Ready Outcomes
Unlike traditional training that ends with theoretical knowledge, hackathons produce tangible deliverables: working architectures, deployment templates, code repositories, and documented best practices. Teams leave with assets they can immediately adapt and deploy to their production Azure environments.