Craft AI-driven apps for local impact + win cash
In-person Kickoff & Training
Cash prizes range from $250 to $2500 for 5th to 1st place winners
Bring and Solve Challenges at Springfield's Vibeathon
Note: Advance sign up is required, Springfield Vibeathon registration ends March 16.
The Springfield Vibeathon is Springfield's first-ever week-long collaborative build event held March 23-27, 2026, happening during Springfield Tech Week. Participants will use vibe coding — an AI-powered approach to software development that lets anyone build real software by describing what they want in plain language — to go from idea to working prototype in just five days. The week kicks off with hands-on training and team formation, followed by independent building days with structured office hours and mentor support to keep momentum going. The week wraps up with project submissions, a unique judging process combining AI scoring with human review of the top entries, and an awards celebration. Cash prizes are on the line. No coding experience required — whether you're a founder with an idea, a developer looking to build faster, or someone who's never written a line of code, there's a place for you. Challenge categories will be announced closer to the event.
*Check for the kickoff and training is required, therefore in-person attendance in encouraged however the required check in is also available through online chat.
Advance registration through Codefi is required and closes Monday, March 16. Click the link below for more details at the Springfield Vibeathon website. Additional details will be shared with Vibeathon participants upon registration. Submissions are submitted for judging on March 27, with awards presented that evening.
New to Vibe Coding? Codefi is offering an Intro to Vibe Coding free virtual workshop March 10.
This program is generously grant funded and FREE to participants!
Sponsored by:
Powered by Codefi
Funding Partners: Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development
Venue Generously Sponsored by efactory
Additional sponsors to be announced later.
