The AI-Teachathon runs on February 17, 2026 from 17:00 to approximately 20:00. Here's what the evening looks like.

Times are approximate - this is an interactive session, not a rigid schedule. Feel free to ask questions at any point.

1. ~17:00 – 17:15 (15 min)

   Welcome & Setup Check

   Quick introductions and a final check that everyone has their tools ready. If you haven't completed the setup guide yet, we'll help you get sorted.

   Setup guide →
2. ~17:15 – 17:45 (30 min)

   Presentation: Why AI & Version Control?

   A short talk on why version control and AI tools matter for research - and what you can do with them today.

3. ~17:45 – 18:05 (20 min)

   AI Tool Landscape

   An overview of the AI coding tool spectrum - from simple chatbots to autonomous agents. Learn what's available and when to use each.

   AI tools overview →
4. ~18:05 – 18:15 (10 min)

   Break

   Grab a drink, stretch, chat with your neighbors. You're halfway there!

5. ~18:15 – 19:45 (90 min)

   Hands-On: Build with AI

   The main event - work through a real Git workflow with AI assistants helping you code. Clone, branch, commit, and submit a pull request.

   Hands-on guide →
6. ~19:45 – 20:00 (15 min)

   Wrap-Up & Next Steps

   Recap what you've learned, share your work, and discuss how to keep going after the event.

Segments at a Glance

Below is a quick text summary for accessibility:

Time	What	Duration
17:00	Welcome & Setup Check	15 min
17:15	Presentation	30 min
17:45	AI Tool Landscape	20 min
18:05	Break	10 min
18:15	Hands-On Session	90 min
19:45	Wrap-Up	15 min

Bring your laptop with the setup guide completed, and you're good to go!

Next step: Browse the AI tools overview to learn what's available.