Builder PubBuilder Pub · Free San Francisco AI Event
The First Non-Tech Buildathon
A free, beginner-friendly AI buildathon in San Francisco for people who want to build a working product—even if they have never written code. Learn, build, and ship in one afternoon.
- Date and time
- Friday, September 4, 2026 · 1:00–5:00 PM PT
- Location
- AWS Builder Loft · 525 Market St, San Francisco
- Cost and experience
- Free · No coding or AI experience required
Who this is for
A San Francisco AI event built for beginners.
Product managers, designers, marketers, founders, operators, creators, students, and other non-technical builders are welcome. You do not need traditional programming experience.
You bring the problem, taste, user understanding, and decisions. AI helps with the technical implementation while Builder Pub provides a guided starting point and live support.
How the afternoon works
Learn, build, demo, and ship.
- 1:00 PMCheck in
Arrive at AWS Builder Loft with your laptop.
- 1:30 PMGuided walkthrough
See how to turn a plain-language idea into a working product.
- 2:00 PMBuild
Create with AI tools and get practical help when you get stuck.
- 4:15 PMPresent and close
Share working projects, then finish with awards and closing.
Common questions
About the September 4 Non-Tech Buildathon
Is the Non-Tech Buildathon free?
Yes. The September 4 Non-Tech Buildathon is free. Registration is required on both Luma and the AWS Builder Loft portal.
Do I need coding or AI experience?
No. The event is designed for beginners and non-technical builders. A guided walkthrough starts the afternoon before participants build an AI-assisted product or prototype.
Can a product manager join this AI buildathon?
Yes. Product managers, designers, marketers, founders, operators, creators, students, and other first-time builders are welcome. Product judgment, user understanding, prioritization, and clear decisions are useful throughout the build.
When and where is the event?
Friday, September 4, 2026, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM Pacific Time at AWS Builder Loft, 525 Market St, Courtyard Entrance, San Francisco, CA 94105.
What should I bring?
Bring a fully charged laptop and your curiosity. You can also bring a problem you care about or something you want to create.
Two registrations required