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Global
Build
2027

Where the next generation of AI builders launch.

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26–28 Feb 2027 London · Berlin · Paris

Campuses

Three cities, one network.

Each campus runs its own buildathon on the same weekend, with the same brief and the same rubric.

The Centre Building at the London School of Economics, seen from LSE Square

LSESU Velocity

London School of Economics · Organiser

London

The Staatsratsgebäude on Schlossplatz, home of ESMT Berlin

ESMT Berlin

European School of Management and Technology

Berlin

The château on the HEC Paris campus in Jouy-en-Josas

HEC Paris

Jouy-en-Josas campus

Paris

Format

Build locally. Compete globally.

London Berlin Paris
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  1. Build

    Teams form and build at their own campus.

  2. Campus champion

    Local judges crown a winner on each campus.

  3. Global champion

    Cash prize, plus VC and accelerator fast-tracks.

Also awarded Best AI Agent · Best Startup Potential · Best Social Impact Product · Best Technical Execution · Best Pitch

The weekend

Friday evening to Sunday evening.

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Local time on each campus. Provisional. The global final goes live everywhere at 18:00 CET, 17:00 in London.

Challenge tracks

Choose your track.

  • Workflow automation
  • Research agents
  • Internal tools
  • Operations agents
  • Productivity systems
  • Market research tools
  • Due diligence agents
  • Financial analysis
  • Strategy assistants
  • Decision support
  • Study agents
  • Career tools
  • Campus platforms
  • Timetable assistants
  • Learning support
  • Climate
  • Health
  • Accessibility
  • Civic technology
  • Policy tools

The strongest venture-style idea, in any category.

Partners can own and brand a track. The final line-up is confirmed closer to launch.

Judging

One rubric, every campus.

25AI depth & creativity AI used meaningfully, not as decoration.

Every team submits

  • Working prototype
  • Pitch deck
  • 2–3 min demo video
  • Product description

FAQ

Questions.

Do I need to be technical?

No. Product, research, design and pitching matter as much as code, and no-code products are welcome.

Do I need a team before I apply?

No. Teams form on Friday evening, so you can arrive solo.

When do applications open?

December 2026. Register your interest and we’ll tell you when they do. The event dates are provisional.

How can my company get involved?

Partners can own a branded challenge track, run workshops, mentor, judge and award prizes. Email velocity@lsesu.org for the partner pack.

Launch with us.

  1. Dec 2026Applications open
  2. Jan 2027Venues confirmed
  3. Feb 2027Teams confirmed
  4. 26–28 FebEvent weekend
  5. Mar 2027Global winner
Students

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 Partners

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