Dates

ACMHacks 2024 will take place from October 11-13, 2024. The event kicks off with an opening ceremony on October 11th, and all projects must be submitted by the end of the hacking period on October 13th. Additional workshops, speaker sessions, and social events will be scheduled throughout the weekend.

Eligibility

ACMHacks 2024 is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from UCSC and other institutions. Participants of all skill levels are welcome, including beginners and first-time hackers. Teams can have up to 4 members, and all members must be registered for the event.

Project and Submission Requirements

  • All projects must be built during the hackathon.
  • Participants should submit a working prototype or demo and a link to their GitHub repository (or similar).
  • Projects should align with the theme Impact for Tomorrow: Sustainability and Social Good and can address issues related to environmental sustainability, social challenges, or community improvement.
  • Submissions must include a project description explaining the problem being solved and how the solution fits the theme.
  • Optional: Include any relevant documentation or technical details.

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in several categories, including:

  • Overall Best Project
  • Most Creative
  • Best Impact
  • Best Beginner Hack

Each winning team will receive recognition, trophies, and prizes provided by our sponsors. Specific prize details will be announced during the event.

Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Judges will evaluate projects based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation: Creativity and originality of the solution.
  • Technical Complexity: The level of difficulty and sophistication of the project.
  • Execution: How well the project was implemented and how functional it is.
  • Impact: The potential of the project to make a meaningful difference in sustainability or social good.
  • Adherence to Theme: How well the project aligns with the hackathon’s theme, Impact for Tomorrow.

Winners will be selected based on total scores across these criteria.

Code of Conduct

By participating in ACMHacks 2024, you agree to follow this Code of Conduct. We are excited to have you as part of our community and look forward to a great event!

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