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8TH SAN RAMON HACKATHON
The Challenge Theme:
AI in Action
Calling all student innovators! Get ready for the 8th San Ramon Hackathon, where creativity meets technology!
This year's theme is "AI in Action" – your chance to explore the cutting-edge world of Artificial Intelligence and turn your wildest ideas into reality.
Whether you're a coding pro or just getting started, join us for a weekend of innovation, collaboration, and fun. Bring your passion, ideas, and team to compete for exciting prizes and recognition!
Are you ready to unleash the power of AI and make a difference in your community? Register now and embark on an unforgettable journey of innovation! For more information, visit https://sanramonhackathon.org/ or contact us at Hack.a.Tech@GreenAppleUS.org.
8th Hackathon
What is a Hackathon
- A hackathon is an innovation competition where people come together to solve a challenge.
- Usually lasts 24 hours or takes place over a weekend
- Hackers arrive in event, pitch their ideas, design and build their product in teams, and demo what they built (software, hardware, workflow, process, etc.)
- Winner is selected by panels
Theme: AI in action
Theme: AI in action
- AI in action often includes systems that can process data in real-time, adapt to new information, and make autonomous decisions. Examples include autonomous vehicles navigating streets, real-time fraud detection in banking, and personalized recommendations on streaming platforms.
- All potential starting points for your project
- Think about: target user demographics (age, needs, personal background, etc)
- Be creative! Judges will be looking for originality, innovation, and completion of the project. More details on judging later.
Rules and Event
Judge Scoring Rubric
Theme: AI in action
- Individual/team: A team can have 1-4 members. Please note that changes to team structure will not be encouraged after registration.
- Registration Deadline: 11:00 PM June 8th, 2025. When you submit your project, please provide your project name or team name, and the names of all your team members.
- Zoom: We will email you the hackathon zoom link along with the team presentation order by 8 pm PDT on June 13th, 2025
- Ideas: You are expected to come up with your own innovative ideas. Any ideas that have been copied or borrowed from any source including but not limited to internet sources may not be considered for the finale.
- Materials: include your team name, member name(s), video link and/or powerpoint (with the proper sharing settings) in an email to us
- Presentation: 5 minutes long + 2 minute Q&A
Judge Scoring Rubric
Judge Scoring Rubric
Judge Scoring Rubric
- Relevance: How well does the solution address the key challenge presented?
- Originality: How original is the idea solving the problem?
- Ease of Understanding and Use: How user-friendly is your solution? How well does it solve the problem?
- Solution Completeness: How developed is the idea? (idea, prototype, finished product?)
- Implementable: How easy to implement the solution?
- Presentation and Passion: How is the presentation? Is the team excited and passionate about solving a problem?
Awards
Judge Scoring Rubric
Judge Scoring Rubric
- Prizes
- 1st place: $200
- 2nd place: $150
- 3rd place: $100
- The judging panel will consist of industry professionals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a San Ramon resident to participant in?
No. The San Ramon Hackathon is open to all high school and middle school students regardless their geographical location or nationality.
Do I have to personally join the Zoom event to participant in?
No. If you are not located in Pacific Time zone, you can submitted a video to Hack.a.Tech@GreenAppleUS.org before deadline. We will play your video to judges and let you know the results.
Can I submit project not related to the Challenge Theme?
Yes. You are welcome to submit your project in any subject you have passion on. However, you can lose some points during competition.
How long should my video be?
No longer than 5 minutes.
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