AI Festival x note is hosting a submission contest: #PlayWithAI!
When you hear the word "AI," some of you might think of it as something "used for work." You might feel like it could be applied to hobbies or play, but you haven't quite put it into practice yet, or perhaps you're still searching for how to enjoy it.
In this collaboration contest between the AI Festival and note, “#PlayWithAI”, we are looking for stories about your personal experiences enjoying AI. Success stories, failure stories, and even works in progress are all very welcome. Why not take this opportunity to discover how you can enjoy AI in your private life? We look forward to your unique, down-to-earth experiences!
Contest Overview
■ Theme & Format
We are waiting for your note posts on the theme of "#PlayWithAI." Please feel free to write in any format, such as manga, essays, or illustrations. There are no restrictions on the format.
■ Schedule
Submission Period: June 15, 2026 (Mon) 11:00 AM - July 15, 2026 (Wed) 11:59 PM
Results Announcement: Scheduled for early September 2026
■ Prizes
・Grand Prix: 1 winner (70,000 yen gift card)
・AI Festival Award: 1 winner (30,000 yen gift card)
As a supplementary prize, winners of the Grand Prix and the AI Festival Award will be offered one exhibition booth space at the AI Festival 2026 "AI Creators Market" (for those who wish to participate).
About Judging for the "AI Festival Award"
AI Festival is an AI event hosted by Thirdwave Co., Ltd., bringing together AI creators, programmers, engineers, researchers, companies, students, and doujin circles. For the AI Festival Award, priority will be given to entries with the "#PlayWithAI" hashtag that clearly describe experiences or expectations related to the AI Festival. Please include the word "AI Festival" in the body of your article when submitting.
How to Apply
(1) Create a note account or log in
(2) Post an article with the hashtag "#PlayWithAI"
・When submitting, please publish it for "free" ・You can also submit by adding the project hashtag to articles you have posted in the past ・You may submit multiple works as an individual
Regarding the Use of Submitted Content
Submitted content may be introduced on the websites or social media of Thirdwave or the AI Festival.
We will also introduce them on note's social media.
Message from the Sponsoring Company
Thirdwave, the organizer of the AI Festival, produces the digital creation industry through AI and continues to support the challenges of all creators.
AI has now permeated not only business but also all areas of creation and hobbies, such as music, illustration, video, and programming, making it an era where anyone can go from being a "viewer" to a "creator."
This contest is a new step toward that future. Please tell us about the new "ways to play" you have discovered with AI as your partner, whether it be art, music, or daily experiments. Successes and failures alike are valuable stories that will shape the AI culture of the future.
We believe that your down-to-earth experiences will further expand the world of digital creation.
Please write about the new possibilities that start with your "fun" on note!
We look forward to your submissions!
<Notes on Submission>
■ About Submitted Works
・The copyright of submitted works belongs to the creator.
・Please ensure your submission complies with copyright law. For details, please check the "Copyright Guidelines to Support Creation" page.
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won other contests held by note or other companies, or works similar to them.
・note management may remove hashtags from articles that are unrelated to the contest theme or from paid articles.
■ About Judging and Winning Works
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding judging criteria.
・If a winning work or the creator themselves is found to be in violation of the Terms of Service, the award may be revoked even after the judging process.
・The announcement of winning works will be made via this article and by email to the winners.
・For the final selection, the management office will verify your identity. Please note that if verification cannot be completed by the deadline, you will be excluded from the final selection.
・The delivery of prizes will be completed by sending an Amazon Gift Card to the winner's email address.
・The handling of personal information will be in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
・The Amazon Gift Card provided as a prize can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon site. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.