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.
- Speakers
- TBA
- Tracks
- 6
- Participants
- 1200+
- Location
- United States

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.

TBA
TBA
TBA
TBAHackathon 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!
Kickoff & Opening Ceremony
Meet the organizers, discover the tracks, and get ready to build.
- PST
We kick things off with a warm welcome and challenge briefing.
Kickoff & Opening Ceremony
Meet the organizers, discover the tracks, and get ready to build.
- PST
An open day of hacking, building, mentoring, and workshops.
Hacking All Day
Work with your team, attend mentor hours, and make progress.
- PST
It’s the final stretch—submit by 4pm sharp!
Final Submission Deadline
Submit your project on Devpost by 4:00PM PST.
- 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.