A virtual, Global community-driven event uniting implementers, and developers around AI innovation in OpenMRS.
6–7 July 2026 (online) – Free
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By integrating AI directly into OpenMRS, the hackathon helps create frameworks where local hospitals can train models on their own patient demographics, ensuring "Trusted Findings" for diseases like Breast Cancer or Malaria. Participants are encouraged to build models that prioritize local data sovereignty
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Hackathon at a Glance
Hackathon Objectives
The OpenMRS AI Hackathon brings together community members to showcase AI solutions built to support clinical decision-making, OpenMRS implementation, and software development.
3 Tracks
Over 3 days
3 Tracks: Clinical, Implementer & Developer
3 Days of Sessions: July 6–8, 2025 · 6:00 PM CET daily
Why to Join
Plan ahead
3 Days schedule
Day 1 — July 6
2-hour live session
Opening, Clinical & Implementer Track
- Welcome and hackathon kickoff
- Introduction of all submitted AI solutions
- Clinical Track presentations
- Implementer Track showcases
- Voting panel opens for Clinical Track
Day 2 — July 7
6:00 PM CET / 7:00 PM CAT / 5:00 PM WAT / 8:00 PM EAT
2-hour live session
Developer Track & Voting
- Developer Track AI tool demonstrations
- Live coding walkthroughs and Q&A
- Community voting panel deliberates and announces prioritized AI solutions per track
- Solutions presented with maturity level and scale-up roadmaps
Day 3 — July 8
6:00 PM CET / 7:00 PM CAT / 5:00 PM WAT / 8:00 PM EAT
2-hour live session
Policy Discussion & Closing
- Final policy session on AI integration rules, validation processes, and AI Store launch
- Awards, next steps, and closing remarks
Daily format
Daytime Collaboration
- 6 PM CET: 2-hour live virtual session each day from July 6–8, 2025
- Daytime Collaboration: Teams connect and collaborate asynchronously on Slack
- Voting Panel: Community-driven evaluation and prioritization
Speakers
Meet hackathon masterminds
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Hackathon Sponsors
The OpenMRS community has moved from asking "if" AI should be integrated to actively prototyping and testing various applications. Several key projects and discussions are already shaping the 2026 roadmap. The Hackathon is being coordinated in joint effort with EMR4All in coordination with members of the OpenMRS AI Squad.
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Reserve you place and stay in touch
Register today to stay updated on news and planning for the upcoming hackathon. We are glad to welcome you on behalf of the EMR4all and OpenMRS AI squad team.