Starter Kit

Get set up before the hackathon so you can start building right away:

Accounts & Access:

• AWS Account: Sign up for free tier if you don't have one
• AWS Builder ID: Create your Builder ID for access to AWS developer tools
• GitHub Account: For version control and project submission

Tools to Install:

• Kiro: Spec-driven IDE for rapid development (used for the "Powered by Kiro" bonus recognition)
• AWS CLI: Install guide

AWS Services to Explore:

• Amazon Bedrock: Access foundation models for building generative AI applications
• Amazon Bedrock Agents: Create agents that can reason, plan, and execute tasks
• AgentCore: Deploy and manage AI agents at scale
• Strands Agents SDK: Open-source framework for building agentic AI

Learning Resources:

• Strands Agents Documentation
• Amazon Bedrock Getting Started Guide
• Kiro Documentation

Sample Project Ideas:

• A multi-agent sports analytics assistant that retrieves live data and generates insights
• An AI-powered event concierge that helps attendees navigate WAD Berlin
• An autonomous scouting agent that evaluates player stats and recommends formations
• A responsible AI agent that flags bias in sports media coverage