Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon

The challenge

The Splunk Agentic Ops Hackathon invites developers, security, IT and network engineers, and all AI-forward builders to create innovative solutions that combine AI with the power of Splunk. Participants will build intelligent applications that enhance observability, security/network operations and developer productivity using the latest Splunk AI capabilities.

During the hackathon, teams will develop projects across three core tracks: Observability, Security, and Platform, while leveraging cutting-edge capabilities such as AI agents for Splunk apps, Splunk MCP Server, Splunk hosted models, AI Assistant, and AI-powered app development tools.

Whether you're building AI-powered incident investigation tools, intelligent security workflows, or next-generation developer experiences for Splunk apps, this hackathon is an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and showcase what’s possible when AI meets operational data.

With $20,000 and .conf26 passes in prizes, participants will compete to build the most impactful solutions that help organizations monitor systems smarter, detect threats faster, and unlock new ways to build on the Splunk platform.

Tracks / categories

1. Observability Build solutions that help engineering teams - software, ITOps or NetOps - better understand system behavior, detect anomalies earlier, and automate operational responses using AI.
2. Security Build solutions that help security teams detect threats faster, investigate incidents more efficiently, and automate security workflows using AI and Splunk data
3. Platform & Developer Experience Build solutions that enhance the developer experience, automate workflows, or simplify how applications interact with Splunk data and AP

Required tech & constraints

• Participants must create a free Splunk account.
• Download Splunk Enterprise free trial (valid for 60 days).
• Request a Developer License through the developer program and apply it to the free trial (valid for 6 months).
• If already have a Splunk Enterprise or Cloud License, request a Developer License and apply it.

Submission requirements

• Text description explaining your project's features and functionality.
• Demo video (under 3 minutes) that:
  • Shows the project working on its target device.
  • Demonstrates how AI is used in your solution.
  • Explains the problem you're solving and the value you provide.
  • Is publicly posted on YouTube, Vimeo, or Youku (link required on submission form).
  • Contains no unlicensed third-party trademarks, music, or copyrighted material.
• Public open-source code repository that includes:
  • Open source license.
  • All source code, assets, and instructions needed to run the project.
  • Clear README documentation with setup and run instructions.
  • Required dependencies and any example configs or datasets.
• Architecture diagram within the root of your code repo, showing:
  • How your app interacts with Splunk.
  • How AI models or agents are integrated.
  • Data flow between services, APIs, and your components.

Judging criteria

• Technological Implementation: Does the project demonstrate quality software development?
• Design: Is the user experience and design of the project well thought out?
• Potential Impact: How big of an impact could the project have?
• Quality of the Idea: How creative and unique is the project?

Prizes

• Grand Prize: $7,000 cash + Splunk .conf26 pass for each team member.
• Best of Observability: $3,000 cash + Splunk .conf26 pass for each team member.
• Best of Security: $3,000 cash + Splunk .conf26 pass for each team member.
• Best of Platform & Developer Experience: $3,000 cash + Splunk .conf26 pass for each team member.
• Best Use of Splunk MCP Server: $1,000 cash.
• Best Use of Splunk Hosted Models: $1,000 cash.
• Best Use of Splunk Developer Tools: $1,000 cash.
• Most Valuable Feedback: $200 cash (5 winners).