Alpha Hackathon — Kickoff (SF) - Open Registration

Overview The Alpha Hackathon begins. This is not a casual hackathon. This is a live proving ground for agentic AI systems operating in real market environments — where strategy, execution, and risk meet. We’re bringing together: Quant researchers ML engineers Traders and system builders AI founders and infrastructure teams To build autonomous trading systems that are forced to interact with real-world market conditions. ⚡ Early Access (Soft Start) — Begins May 14 For those who want an edge: Participants can begin building one month early. This phase is designed for: Early team formation Strategy exploration Initial model development Infrastructure setup By the time the June 14 kickoff happens, early participants won’t be starting from zero — they’ll be refining live systems. 🚨 Registration Requirement (Important) Before completing your Luma registration, you MUST: Create a Botspot account Use the SAME email for both Botspot and Luma registration This allows us to: Associate your account with your submission Track bot performance Ensure eligibility for the competition Failure to do…