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Unearthing Creativity with AI: The Success of the Happy Horse Hackathon

On July 13, 2026, a remarkable event took place at Tunnel Tokyo, launched by SCYLOG Inc. in conjunction with the hackathon community MeltingHack and special sponsorship from Alibaba Cloud Japan. This hackathon centered around the recently updated video generation AI, 'Happy Horse 1.1,' which took the industry by storm.

Context of the Event: Visualizing Career Assets in the AI Era

As technology dramatically advances, AI is poised to enhance and even substitute traditional coding and video production skills. The shift in Japan’s economy toward a focus on quality necessitates that business professionals and creators cultivate their personal 'Will' and their 'Wants' in coexisting with AI. SCYLOG aimed to provide a platform for individuals to leverage state-of-the-art AI tools to continuously upgrade their career assets.

Continuing from the previous AI agent building workshop, SCYLOG designed this hackathon as a hands-on experience allowing developers, creators, and business people to access one of the world’s premier video generation AIs at practically no cost. Remarkably, participants could use the 'Happy Horse 1.1' and Alibaba Cloud’s latest infrastructure for free, up to a value of $100, fostering an environment brimming with creativity and innovation.

Highlights of the Event: Achieving Trends on Social Media

The latter part of the hackathon featured a 'SNS Posting Time,' where outputs from participants flooded social media timelines. The total impression count for related posts skyrocketed to over 10,600, earning a coveted spot on Twitter's trending news, signaling the event's substantial online impact.

Tools and Technologies Utilized: Innovations Unveiled

The hackathon extensively utilized Alibaba Cloud's cutting-edge platforms and infrastructure:

• - 'Happy Horse 1.1' Video Generation AI: Updated on June 22, 2026, it represents a pinnacle in video generation technology. Participants benefited from an environment that allowed for numerous prompt hacks without the pressure of time restrictions.

• - Model Studio (Japanese Region): This newly launched platform allows secure and low-latency engagement for Japanese developers and creators without the hassle of complex API integrations.

Program Structure: Two Tracks of Creativity

Participants divided into two tracks, working alongside mentors to create 15-second cinematic videos. The schedule was as follows:

• - 18:00 - Event Opens, Setup
• - 18:30 - Opening Remarks and Career Lecture by SCYLOG’s NishiKawa
• - 18:50 - Hands-on Lecture with Alibaba Cloud’s Fujikawa
• - 19:15 - Hackathon Kick-off

- Track 1: Career and Vision Board video creation
- Track 2: Creative ads and free-form projects

• - 20:15 - SNS Posting Time & Pitch Presentation
• - 20:50 - Result Announcement and Awards
• - 22:00 - Event Closure

Participant Feedback: High Satisfaction Rates

A post-event survey revealed impressive satisfaction, with 92.8% of participants expressing they were either very satisfied or satisfied overall. Notably,85.7% indicated intentions to continue using 'Happy Horse 1.1' and Model Studio for future projects.

Voices from Participants:

• - "Using the latest video generation AI domestically made my visions come to life in cinematic form! It was exhilarating!" (Track 1 Participant)
• - "The process of specifying seconds for camera work made the experience incredible, allowing for quick and high-quality CM creation." (Track 2 Participant)
• - "Experiencing the energy that led to trending on social media was nothing short of inspiring!"

Future Prospects: Strengthening Human Resources and Industrial Competitiveness

Building on the success of this hackathon, SCYLOG intends to continue large-scale workshops and hackathons targeting business professionals and engineers, leveraging partnerships with pioneering tech companies like Alibaba Cloud. The goal is to cultivate communities of next-generation talent that can utilize AI as a powerful tool for realizing their passion and vision, contributing to the transformation of Japan’s industrial structure and career market.

Event Partners:

Co-hosted by: MeltingHack

A global hackathon community fostering innovation among diverse talents through collaboration.

Sponsored by: Alibaba Cloud Japan

A global leader in full-stack AI services, providing participants with access to world-class AI technology.

Community Partner: AI-Driven Development

A group focused on sharing knowledge about AI tools and optimization.

Event Operations by Neeew Local

A company specializing in event production and operational support.

About SCYLOG Inc.

Founded with the mission to realize human potential, SCYLOG merges IT, global initiatives, and career pathways to assist Japanese enterprises and their human resources in evolving within the context of cutting-edge technology. We advocate for continuous development in careers while contributing to innovative solutions for societal challenges.