May 18 - 22, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape's First Vibeathon

Craft AI-driven apps for local impact + win cash

Register to Attend

Register to Attend

Space is limited

Space Limited

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Secure your spot today!

Secure spot today!

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Registration closes May 11th

Intro to Vibe Coding by Codefi

Learn the basics in this virtual workshop

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Solve Cape's Biggest Ag Tech Challenges and Win Big

Participants can tackle challenges and with big in prizes.

2nd Prize

$3,000

$1000 Per Problem x 3 Winners

Swag + More

1st Prize

$15,000

$5000 Per Problem x 3 Winners

Swag + More

Register by May 11

3rd Prize

$1,500

$500 Per Problem x 3 Winners

Swag + More

Cape Girardeau, MO

What to Expect?

From first spark to lift-off.

From first spark to lift-off.

Ignition Training

Learn the basics of vibe-coding—fast, hands-on, and built for launch. You'll have access to resources.

Problem / Challenge

Explore real local Ag Tech challenges waiting to be solved, and choose one that fires you up.

Team Formation

Fly solo or link up with co-pilots. We’ll help you build your launch crew. The best projects come from team efforts!

Build Together

With AI as your navigator and mentors on deck, turn problems into products in record time.

Demo & Win

Show what you built, compete for prizes, and help solve local challenges.

Register for Springfield Vibeathon

Registration is required. No walk-ins on event day.

When?

When?

May 18 - 22

2026

Where?

Where?

Cape Girardeau

Missouri

Who Participates?

Who Participates?

Marketing/Creative Pros, Developers, Business Pros, College Students(18+), Tech Pros, Entrepreneurs, and More

Marketing/Creative Pros, Developers, Business Pros, College Students(18+), Tech Pros, Entrepreneurs, and More

Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance

Week at a Glance

Check in

Attend free How to Vibe Code training

Problem Reveal

Form a team

Start vibing

Submit final solution demos

Celebrate at award ceremony + prize announcements

Wrap up and watch for future events

Intro to Vibe Coding by Codefi

Learn the basics in this virtual workshop

Sign Up for Workshop

It's the Future!

What is Vibe-Coding?

Code by Feel. Build by Instinct.

Vibe-coding isn't a framework. It's a philosophy. It's about trusting your gut, building fast, and turning prompts into products.

Rapid Validation

Rapidly prototyping based on intuition focusing on momentum over perfection.

Don't Second Guess, Build

Build what feels right, put it through the paces, and make quick pivots.

It's the Future!

What is Vibe-Coding?

Code by Feel. Build by Instinct.

Vibe-coding isn't a framework. It's a philosophy. It's about trusting your gut, building fast, and turning prompts into products.

Rapid Validation

Rapidly prototyping based on intuition focusing on momentum over perfection.

Don't Second Guess, Build

Build what feels right, put it through the paces, and make quick pivots.

It's the Future!

What is Vibe-Coding?

Code by Feel. Build by Instinct.

Vibe-coding isn't a framework. It's a philosophy. It's about trusting your gut, building fast, and turning prompts into products.

Rapid Validation

Rapidly prototyping based on intuition focusing on momentum over perfection.

Don't Second Guess, Build

Build what feels right, put it through the paces, and make quick pivots.

It's the Future!

What is Vibe-Coding?

Code by Feel. Build by Instinct.

Vibe-coding isn't a framework. It's a philosophy. It's about trusting your gut, building fast, and turning prompts into products.

Rapid Validation

Rapidly prototyping based on intuition focusing on momentum over perfection.

Don't Second Guess, Build

Build what feels right, put it through the paces, and make quick pivots.

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Let us know.

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