Build on
Rails
A Moving Hackathon Experience. Build Agentic AI while the beauty of Kerala passes by your window.
The Journey
Route: Thiruvananthapuram → Kasaragod
Thiruvananthapuram
The Starting Point
Kollam
Ernakulam
Midway Point
Thrissur
Kozhikode
Final Stretch
Kannur
End of Journey
What is
Build on Rails?
Build on Rails is a unique hackathon experience conducted onboard the official IEDC Summit train journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod.
Your workspace is your train seat
The hackathon starts the moment you board
Build Agentic AI while Kerala passes by
A Moving Hackathon
Your seat is your workspace, and the journey is your deadline.
Official Guidelines
Everything you need to know about the moving hackathon.
Build on Rails invites participants to build projects around Agentic AI — systems that can act autonomously toward goals, make decisions, and use tools to achieve objectives.
- AI agents that automate workflows
- Autonomous research or coding assistants
- Multi-agent systems that collaborate
- Goal-driven chatbots or personal assistants
Exclusive to registered IEDC Summit 2025 participants traveling on the official summit train.
- Must be a registered IEDC Summit participant
- Must board at or before Kasaragod
- Individual or teams of max 2 members
Phase 1: Pre-Journey
Charge devices, download libraries/SDKs offline, and register on the TinkerHub App.
Phase 2: Onboard
Active build ends at 12:00 AM (midnight). Your build time depends on your boarding station.
What to Bring:
- Laptop (fully charged) & Power bank(s)
- Mobile hotspot device or data
- Chargers, cables, & headphones
- Notebooks for planning
Submit via TinkerHub App by 12:00 AM:
- Working prototype / Video demo
- Public GitHub/GitLab repository link
- README with setup instructions
Criteria: Agentic Implementation, Innovation, Technical Execution, Practicality.
Time Inequality
Build time depends on your boarding station. Build smart, not just long.
No Guaranteed Internet
Arrange your own hotspot. Plan offline workflows in advance.
Power Constraints
No guaranteed outlets. Charge everything and bring power banks.
Limited Space
Noise, movement, and distractions are part of the feature.
Can I use pre-built libraries?
Yes, but core logic must be built during the journey.
What if my laptop dies?
Plan ahead. Bring power banks. No guaranteed charging on board.
What if I don't finish?
Submit whatever you have. Partial projects are considered.
Build in Motion.
Build with intent. Build on Rails.
Experience something most builders never do: creating something real under real pressure, while Kerala
passes by your window.