On February 7, 2026, Omi Ambassador Megan Ammari (Portugal) hosted her first Omi build hackathon online. The event, called URL to IRL: Omi Hackathon, was a fast, hands-on session designed for one outcome: ship something small that works, then leave with a demo you can show.
It ran on Google Meet as a focused 3-hour build. Short kickoff, clear prompts, two build sprints, then demos. Simple format, high velocity.
What participants came to build
The goal was beginner-friendly on purpose. Instead of asking people to build a huge product, Megan framed it as a tight build. A conversation or chat app, with a clear purpose, a few rules, and an output format you can reuse.
In other words, a build you can actually finish in a single sitting. Something you can test, iterate, and share right away.
How Omi fit in
Megan introduced Omi as a second brain and a super memory. A way to turn real-life moments into useful output like notes, tasks, and follow-ups. The hackathon then translated that idea into practical assistants people could use day to day.
A nice part of the setup is that you did not need an Omi device to participate or win. A smartphone with Omi app or a laptop with Omi Web App was enough to build and demo.
Build themes. Pick one and ship
To help people start fast, the event provided a menu of ready-made themes. Participants could choose a direction and move straight into building.
- Notes to clean summary
- Notes to tasks and follow-ups
- Daily reflection to plan
- Study helper with strict rules
- Message drafts with tone rules
- Personal workflow assistant
The format. Three hours, no fluff
The structure was built to keep momentum and avoid overthinking.
- quick kickoff and setup
- pick a theme and define a tiny MVP
- build sprint one
- midpoint check-in
- build sprint two
- demo time. two minutes per person or team
- collect links and next steps
Prize and judging
The event included a simple prize that builders care about. Best build wins a free Omi device (valued at $89).
Projects were judged by all attendees on three criteria that keep things real. Clarity of use case, usefulness, and demo quality. A good idea is great, but the bar was a working build you can explain in two minutes.
What attendees left with
The hackathon was designed so everyone walks away with something tangible, even if they are brand new.
- a working chat or conversation Omi app
- a clean two-minute demo
- a shareable link with a short write-up
- a clear next step to keep building
- a recap post within 24 hours with everyone’s projects
Why this matters for the Ambassador Program
This is exactly what we want from Ambassador-led events. Local leadership, a clear format, and builders shipping in public. These sessions grow the Omi ecosystem the right way, by helping people build tools they can actually use.
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