The 3rd Annual Kong Hackathon, held in conjunction with API Summit 2023, invites the Kong community to explore API innovation through Artificial Intelligence. Open to individuals and teams of up to four, this month-long virtual event encourages participants to develop AI applications related to business, technical, and operational processes, either by enhancing existing projects or creating new ones. Submissions, which are open until September 27th, will be rewarded with digital badges and prizes, including gift cards for top contributions, and each entry will also result in a donation to the Diane Fossey Gorilla Fund. The Hackathon culminates with the announcement of winners during API Summit 2023 on September 28th, and participants can seek inspiration and support through Kong's Community Slack Channel. Notable past winners include innovative plugins for Kong Gateway and Insomnia, showcasing the event's focus on creativity and practical solutions.