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IEEE AI Dev Hack 2025

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United States

IEEE AI Dev Hack 2025.

Building the Future: AI-Powered Tools for Real-World Impact

Join innovators, coders, and creators from around the world for a weekend of boundless possibility. From September 19 - 21, dive into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and software development—all from the comfort of your own workspace.

Whether you're reimagining business workflows, building voice-powered assistants, or tackling healthcare challenges with AI, this is your moment to create something that matters.

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Speakers
TBA
Tracks
6
Participants
1200+
Location
United States
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Hackathon Tracks

Choose from focused tracks that align with your interests, or go wild in the main track. Each one lets you create something impactful with AI.

Main Track

Open-ended—build anything with AI that creates real-world value or solves an interesting problem.

Business Productivity

Tools that help professionals or companies work smarter, automate workflows, or streamline operations.

Healthcare (Aging Population)

Solutions for elderly care, health monitoring, or improving quality of life using AI.

Productivity for Young Professionals

AI-powered tools to support career growth, organization, and time management for early-career individuals.

Voice & Conversational AI

Projects focused on speech, voice assistants, or natural conversation—think voice bots, transcribers, and more.

Social Impact

Build tools for positive change—support education, accessibility, sustainability, or marginalized communities.

Prizes & Recognition

1st Place
$1,000 cash prize for the top overall submission.
2nd Place
$500 prize for the second-best project.
3rd Place
$250 for the third-place winner.
Best Use of AI API
Showcase the best technical implementation using a generative AI API.
Audience Favorite
Voted by the community. Winner receives an exclusive IEEE Swag Pack.

Project Submission Guidelines

All submissions must include the following items to be considered for judging.

Submissions must include:

Demo Video
A 3–5 minute demo video showcasing your project.
Devpost Project Page
A complete Devpost project page with description and team members.
GitHub Repo or Live Demo
(Optional) Link to your GitHub repository or a live demo of your project.
Deadline
Submit by: Sep 21 @ 4pm PST

Judging Criteria:

Innovation & Execution
50% - Originality of the idea and quality of implementation
Technical Complexity
30% - Sophistication of the technical solution
Relevance to Track
20% - How well the project aligns with the chosen track

Speakers and Workshops

Our speaker lineup features industry leaders, startup founders, and AI innovators ready to share real-world insights, battle-tested tools, and hands-on demos. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned developer, these sessions are your gateway to mastering cutting-edge tech, from building with LLMs and LangChain to deploying AI in production.

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Hackathon Schedule

From kickoff to final submission—here’s your timeline for building something great.

We kick things off with a warm welcome and challenge briefing.

An open day of hacking, building, mentoring, and workshops.

It’s the final stretch—submit by 4pm sharp!

  1. Kickoff & Opening Ceremony

    Meet the organizers, discover the tracks, and get ready to build.

    - PST

Judges

Our distinguished panel of judges brings together expertise from various domains to evaluate your innovative solutions.

Pradyumna Amasebail Kodgi

Product Manager, Oracle

Christoph Heike

Founder, Greetmate Inc

Swpnali Karvekar

Analyst, Rivian

Madhumitha

AI Researcher/ Senior IEEE member

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the hackathon.