Impact Kyoto 2026: Design and Mentorship for Agentic AI

The community around an AI build

Cognisor AI’s LinkedIn announcements described Impact Kyoto 2026 as an international agentic AI hackathon scheduled for July 4, 2026. The Tokyo Design partnership announcement highlighted live demonstrations, pitches, and connections among designers, founders, and builders.

Another company post introduced Professor Eric Hawkinson of Kyoto University of Foreign Studies as a judge and mentor, with a focus on learning technology and immersive learning. Together, these announcements document the intended role of design and educational feedback in the event. They do not establish a ranking among hackathons or report competition results.

What to ask a mentor during a hackathon

Our suggestion for builders is to use a mentor session to test one specific uncertainty. Bring a short demonstration, explain the person who will use it, and show the point where the experience breaks down.

• Can a first-time user tell what the AI is allowed to do?
• Which step needs approval before an action is taken?
• What happens when information is missing or the result is wrong?
• What evidence would make the next product decision easier?

Keep the answers in your project notes and change one part of the experience before asking for feedback again. This gives your final pitch a clear explanation of what you learned, alongside the features you built.

July 4, 2026 is a past event date. Visit our current events and hackathon page for the latest opportunities.