JCI Riga Go! Presents

Sweden–Latvia
AI Camp 2026

Cross-Border MVP Development & VibeCoding Lab

📍 MAY 8–10, 2026 · RATNIEKI, LATVIA

72 hours. 25 curated builders. One forest retreat.
Build real AI products from scratch using natural language.

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The VibeCookers — the team behind AI Camp 2026

🤝 Real People. Real Builders.

The Philosophy

Builders,
Not Bureaucrats.

We believe the future belongs to people who ship. Over 72 intense hours at the Ratnieki forest retreat, 25 handpicked AI builders from Sweden and Latvia will form cross-border teams and build real MVPs from scratch.

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"Vibe Coding"

Using natural language to guide machines. No boilerplate, no bureaucracy — just ideas becoming products at the speed of thought.

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Cross-Border Teams

Nordic-Baltic builders united by a shared goal: mastering AI-native workflows to ship software that matters.

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Top-Tier Mentorship

Builders are guided by experienced technical and strategic mentors ensuring the highest standards in every line of code.

The Sprint

72 Hours. Three Acts.

Day 1

May 8

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Arrive & Ignite

▸ Arrive at Ratnieki retreat
▸ Team formation & onboarding
▸ Challenge briefing & kickoff
▸ First hack sprint begins

Day 2

May 9

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Build & Grow

▸ Deep build sessions
▸ 1-on-1 expert mentorship
▸ AI tools & workflow workshops
▸ Sauna & networking

Day 3

May 10

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Demo Day

▸ Final push & polish
▸ MVP Demo Day pitches
▸ Jury evaluation
▸ Closing ceremony

Join the Camp

Choose Your Role

Three ways to be part of the Sweden–Latvia AI Sprint 2026.

For Sponsors

Become a Sponsor

Align your brand with the region's top AI builders. Get direct deal flow, talent access, and a seat on the Demo Day jury.

✓ Exclusive brand visibility across all channels
✓ Early access to 6+ AI MVPs & deal flow
✓ Talent acquisition pipeline
✓ Define your own "Partner Challenge"
✓ Demo Day jury seat

Become a Partner →

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Join as Participant

You're a developer, technical founder, or AI enthusiast ready to ship something real. Apply for one of the 25 curated builder spots.

✓ Master AI-native & VibeCoding workflows
✓ Build a real MVP in 72 hours
✓ Expert mentorship throughout
✓ All meals, sauna & accommodation
✓ Cross-border networking

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For Mentors

Join as an Expert

Share your technical or strategic expertise with 25 ambitious AI builders over an intensive 72-hour sprint in the Latvian forest.

✓ Guide cross-border teams on real products
✓ Expand your Nordic-Baltic network
✓ Full retreat access included
✓ Jury & Demo Day participation

Apply as Expert →

What's Included

Everything You Need
to Build.

Your ticket covers the full experience — no hidden extras.

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48 Hours at Ratnieki

Fully immersive countryside retreat. No distractions, just deep work.

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All Meals & Beverages

Full board throughout the sprint — breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

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Sauna Access

Traditional Latvian sauna sessions to reset and bond with your team.

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Enterprise AI Tools

Access to a curated stack of top-tier AI tools and resources.

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Facilitated Workshops

Hands-on sessions covering VibeCoding, AI-native product development, and more.

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Networking & Community

Direct access to the Nordic-Baltic AI builder network.

Ratnieki forest retreat — Latvian forest illustration

The Venue

Deep in the
Latvian Forest.

Ratnieki is an expansive countryside retreat designed to remove boundaries and inspire deep thinking. No city noise. No commute. Just you, your team, and 72 hours of focused building.

🌲 Forest Retreat

🧖 Sauna Access

🚫 Zero Distractions

🌙 Full Board

📡 High-Speed WiFi

📍 University of Latvia Innovation Campus, Ratnieki

Mentorship