Generathon #2 - Emotion as a Feature. 24h to build the future of content

The Generathon 2 is here! Join us on September 26-27 in Paris for a 24-hour hackathon where 80 of the sharpest AI Creatives build the next generation of AI-generated content, competing for €2,000 in cash and tool credits.

Brought to you by Le Motif, an AI creative & content creator, and powered by Generathon and AIHQ (1500+ AI Creatives communities), the Generathon is the place to be, where AI artists, video creators, and storytellers come together to push what's possible when creativity meets frontier models.

It's all about making something people actually enjoy watching and sharing.

⚙️ Event details

Teams of 1-3 have 24 hours to build, then pitch live to our jury on Sunday afternoon. Pick one of three tracks, ship something real, and compete for the win. Here are the three tracks:

🎥 Two Minutes to Move - Short film format
Trigger the chosen emotion in three minutes maximum.

📱 Animate the Shift - Animation format
Tell an emotional transition with at least one marked change in an animated visual atmosphere.

🎨 Sell the Feeling - Ad format
Sell a product, service, or idea by triggering the chosen emotion, not describing it.

🏆 Prizes - Main track

🥇 1st place - €1000 cash + more prizes to come
🥈 2nd place - €600 cash + more prizes to come
🥉 3rd place - €400 cash + more prizes to come
➕ Special prizes from our partners (revealed shortly).

Schedule

Saturday

☕ 09:30 - Coffee, croissants & kickoff

💻 10:00 - Kick-off

🥪 12:30 - Lunch break

🎤 16:30 - Snack & surprise

🥘 20:00 - Gastronomic French dîner

🕺 23:50 - Midnight challenge

Sunday

☕ 09:30 - Coffee, croissants

🥪 12:30 - Lunch break

🔗 14:00 - Submission | Hard deadline

🥂 16:00 - Doors open for guests & drinks (only joining for the Demo Night ? [Register here])

🎤 16:30 - Kick-off

🎬 17:30 - Live Demos & Screenings (Short films, viral formats, and AI tools)

🏆 18:30 - Winners announced!

🍸 19:00 – 20:00 - Food & networking

📋 Before you register

Each hacker registers and is approved individually. Whether you come alone or as part of a team, we'll give you access to a Discord server as the event approaches so you can form teams, meet mentors, and get everything you need. We'll provide food and drinks throughout the event.

Spots are limited to 80 builders. Register below; approval required.

📍 Exact location shared with approved hackers after registration.