Build Things That Matter
SCSP and AGI House are co-hosting a hackathon for 300+ hackers on the sidelines of the AI+ Expo (on the first floor of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center).
$135k in prize value is available, including $50k in cash prizes from SCSP, $50k in cash prizes from the U.S. National Drone Association (USNDA), and $35k in API credit prizes from frontier model companies.
Come solve worthwhile problems, make professional connections with other hackers and supporting tech partners, and maybe even build the next big thing!
Supporting Tech Partners
Schedule
Monday, June 2
9:00 am-5:00 pm (onsite at the Convention Center)
- 9:00 am-10:00 am (registration)
- 10:00 am-11:30 am (tech talks)
- 11:30 am (hacking begins)
5:00 pm and later (hacking continues remotely)
Tuesday, June 3
9:00 am-5:00 pm (onsite at the Convention Center)
- 9:00 am-10:00 am (check-in and hacking begins)
5:00 pm and later (hacking continues remotely)
Wednesday, June 4
9:00 am-2:30 pm (onsite at the Convention Center)
- 9:00 am-10:00 am (check-in)
- 10:00 am-11:00 am (science fair judging)
- 11:30 am-1:30 pm (select presentations and judging)
- 1:30 pm-2:30 pm (awards!)
FAQs
Who can participate in the Hackathon?
In order to apply, applicants must be 18 or older on the opening day of the Hackathon, June 2, 2025.
Do I need a team to apply and/or register?
No, you can form a team at the hackathon. Teams can be 1-5 people.
What should I bring to the Hackathon?
Laptop/computing device.
Is there a registration fee?
No, this is a free event.
Can I start working on my project before the Hackathon?
No, hacking will start on the first day.