# 📢 OpenMRS AI Hackathon 2026: Call for Project Submissions is OPEN! (Deadline: June 20)

**URL:** <https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564>\
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**Created:** [June 5, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564 "2026-06-05T16:54:45Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 5, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564/1 "2026-06-05T16:54:45Z")

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Hello OpenMRS Community!

The momentum from our AI Squad calls is officially turning into action! Coordinated by a joint effort between the OpenMRS AI Squad and EMR4All, we are officially counting down to the global, virtual **[OpenMRS AI Hackathon 2026](https://emr4all.zoholandingpage.eu/oaihackathon/)** taking place online this July.

Whether you have been experimenting with local edge models, streamlining code workflows with AI agents or building advanced clinical decision tools, it’s time to move your innovations to the community stage.

To help our community Voting Panel evaluate, compare and identify scale-ready solutions, **all project contributors must submit their technical specs and video demos by June 20.**

👉 **[CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SUBMISSION FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrXp1wZDIRGZC1xsmnIVhL5G85RldkOldqD6dp3TfyhERedA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100467535657936958137)**

### ⏳ Key Dates & Strict Deadlines

- **Project Submission Deadline:** Saturday, June 20, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
- **Live Hackathon Sessions:** July 06 – 08, 2026 (2 hours of daily live sessions)

> ⚠ **Important:** The submission portal will close automatically on June 20. Late dossiers cannot be accepted, as our panel needs this pre-scoring window to organize the track showcases for the live event!

### 🛠 The 3 Hackathon Tracks

Your project submission must align with one of our three core focus areas:

- **Clinical Track:** AI solutions for clinical decision-making, point-of-care workflows, voice transcription, and diagnostics.
- **Implementer Track:** AI tools that accelerate OpenMRS setup and support—ranging from configuration assistants and localization/translation tools to deployment automation.
- **Developer Track:** AI-powered developer frameworks that assist contributors in writing, testing, reviewing, and maintaining clean code for the ecosystem.

### 📝 What to Prepare for Your Submission Dossier

To complete the submission form, you will need to provide:

1. **General Details:** Project name, team members, contact info and your target track.
2. **Video Demonstration (Required):** A **3–5 minute video link** (Loom, YouTube, or Drive) stating the core problem, showcasing a live demo of your working AI solution and demonstrating how it interacts with OpenMRS.
3. **Technical Architecture:** How your tool interacts with the EMR (REST, FHIR, O3 module, offline containers), its repository/license type and its distribution model (eg. Open Source etc.).
4. **Infrastructure Requirements:** Connectivity needs (100% Offline, Hybrid, Cloud Dependent) and the minimum clinic-level hardware needs.
5. **Community Impact Statement:** A short write-up (max 250 words) explaining why the community should adopt or consider scaling your solution.

### 🚀 Next Steps

1. Head over to the **[Official AI Hackathon Landing Page](https://emr4all.zoholandingpage.eu/oaihackathon/)** to book your free tickets for the event.
2. Polish your working prototypes and record your 3–5 minute video demos.
3. Complete the **[Dossier Submission Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrXp1wZDIRGZC1xsmnIVhL5G85RldkOldqD6dp3TfyhERedA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100467535657936958137)** before the June 20 cutoff.

To conect with AI squad, join the [#ai](https://join.slack.com/share/enQtMTEyOTUxMDI2MTkyMDEtMmZiY2IzYTU0YTVlZGE2NzdhM2Y5MjgzYjU4MzhkZjY5ZTI2OWI3MjM3MWQ2OTNhZTQ0M2FiMzUyMGVjMWM0Nw) slack channel.

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**Post date:** [June 19, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564/2 "2026-06-19T09:37:16Z")

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**AI Hackathon Submission Deadline!** Hi everyone! The countdown is on. To ensure your project is counted, please make sure you have completed these two steps by **June 20** :

- **Record your video:** Create a quick, simple video explaining your project. Keep it focused and clear!
- **Submit your form:** Ensure all details are included in the official submission link below

**[CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE SUBMISSION FORM](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrXp1wZDIRGZC1xsmnIVhL5G85RldkOldqD6dp3TfyhERedA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100467535657936958137)** Don’t wait until the clock runs out—get those projects in now! We can’t wait to see your work.

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**Author:** ![bennyange](https://talk.openmrs.org/user_avatar/talk.openmrs.org/bennyange/32/21048_2.png) [@bennyange](https://talk.openmrs.org/u/bennyange)\
**Post date:** [June 26, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564/3 "2026-06-26T12:52:22Z")

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**Hi** #Community

Just a quick reminder that the **AI Hackathon** is coming up in two weeks, running from **July 6 to July 8, 2026**. A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their solutions! Prizes for the **Top 3** will be announced during the event. **Here is how the scoring will work:**

- **Stage 1:** Our judging panel will begin scoring the submissions next week.
- **Stage 2:** Community voting! A poll will open after Day 2 for any registered members who wish to vote.

Each team will have **15 minutes** to present their solution, which includes time for Q&A to help participants fully understand the project.

You are all welcome to join the live sessions from **5:00 PM to 7:00 PM CET**. **Want to vote?** Registered attendees will have the right to review the submissions and vote. If you want to be part of the voting pool, **please fill out this form** : [OpenMRS-AI-Hackathon-EMR4All](https://emr4all.zoholandingpage.eu/oaihackathon/#contact-us)

**Still wish to submit?** The deadline has been extended this week, so you can still apply.

Regards,

OpenMRS AI Hachathon coordination team

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**Post date:** [July 2, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://talk.openmrs.org/t/openmrs-ai-hackathon-2026-call-for-project-submissions-is-open-deadline-june-20/49564/4 "2026-07-02T13:59:05Z")

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Hlooo Community :openmrs: ,

This is the last call before we close [**registration**](https://emr4all.zoholandingpage.eu/oaihackathon/#contact-us) for our fast approaching **OpenMRS AI Hackathon**. Incase you haven’t registered yet, we encourage you to do so now than later.

> An important update on the dates however: to make it more efficient, we have moved from a longer 3-day stretch to a **2-day event, 2 hours each day 🥂**.

**🗓 Tue July 7 – Wed July 8**  
**🕓 4:00–6:00 PM UTC** || **9:30–11:30 PM IST** || **6:00–8:00 PM Cape Town** || **5:00–7:00 PM London** || **12:00–2:00 PM Boston (EDT)** || **9:00–11:00 AM Seattle (PDT)**

[**Register Now here. 🎟**](https://emr4all.zoholandingpage.eu/oaihackathon/#contact-us)  
[**Tentative schedule here 📋**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t64YeDHZvteFrq0FTMgYnQVtTMN6qTfc/view).

`Everyone who registers will get the full event details sent to them by tomorrow EOD. So make sure the email you use to register is one you check.`

Incase you have any questions before then, drop them here on this thread and we shall gladly respond.

See you there! 🥂

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