Build The Next in Southeast Asia · Bali innovation Co-Lab 2026

Meet across borders. Build around real challenges.

What could you build for a more sustainable Southeast Asia—in one afternoon, with a new team and AI tools?

Build the Next in SEA brings together visiting Tsinghua x-lab teams and local founders, students, developers and creatives in Bali for a hands-on afternoon of exchange and co-creation.

Building on our June 30 Bali hackathon and recent workshop in Malaysia, we’re reconnecting the builder community and welcoming new collaborators. Together, we’ll explore local challenges, form cross-cultural teams and turn ideas into early prototypes.

What we’ll build

Start with a challenge that matters to the region: sustainable tourism, marine conservation, community waste reduction, clean energy—or another opportunity your team identifies.

Through an introduction to vibe coding and AI-assisted development, you’ll explore how AI tools can help turn an idea into a mockup or working prototype. Facilitators will support teams throughout the session.

By the end of the afternoon, each team will aim to share a clear problem, an early solution and a short demo. The goal is to create something tangible—and find people you want to keep building with.

The afternoon

13:30–14:15 · Building from BaliHear local founders’ perspectives on entrepreneurship, sustainability and innovation.

14:15–14:30 · Vibe Coding IntroductionGet introduced to AI-assisted development tools, the workshop challenges and expected outputs.

14:30–15:00 · Team Up & Start BuildingForm cross-cultural teams, choose a problem and sketch your first solution.

15:00–15:15 · Coffee & Connections

15:15–16:30 · Build SprintDevelop your mockup or prototype with facilitator support.

16:30–17:00 · Team Demos & FeedbackShare what you’ve built through short pitches and demos, and exchange feedback.

17:00–17:15 · Closing & Group Photo

Who should join

Students, founders, developers, designers and anyone interested in building at the intersection of AI, sustainability and Southeast Asia.

Come ready to contribute your perspective, collaborate across cultures and try something new. Participants from our June 30 hackathon are especially welcome to reconnect.

What to bring

Bring your laptop, charger and curiosity. If you already use an AI or development tool, have it ready for the build session.

Organizers

Hosted by ATOX , with guidance from Tsinghua x-lab and support from the Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center (TSEA) and United In Diversity (UID), as part of the Tsinghua x-lab Bali Program 2026.

Let’s build new connections—and see what we can create together.

The agenda may be adjusted slightly based on the final number of participants and teams.