[Past Workshop] HackaStone 2026 had a first masterclass successfully organised

Masterclass Replay Link

On 18 March with 1300+ attendances from five continents. Professor Chris Dede from hashtag#Harvard University delivered a keynote on Designing and Implementing Multi-Agent AI Systems for “Doing Better Things” in Education.

He answered a good number of questions raised by students, teachers, and professors from Singapore, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, USA, etc.

At the end of session, Professor Chris Dede shared his reflections on HackaStone—capturing both the spirit and ambition of this global initiative.

He spoke about the excitement of being part of something truly meaningful, describing HackaStone as “a terrific idea” that brings people together across borders, team sizes, and backgrounds. What stood out most was his belief in the power of empowering the next generation—highlighting how much thought and intention goes into creating opportunities like this.

Professor Dede expressed how proud he is of all participants and shared his hopes to see innovative, impactful products emerge from the program. He also emphasized the potential for HackaStone to scale through education, reaching and inspiring learners around the world.

We’re incredibly grateful for his encouragement and vision—and even more excited for what’s ahead.