The AI Summit New York

The Hackathon

The Hackathon at The AI Summit New York

The Hackathon is a dynamic two-day fringe event featuring an eight-hour data-driven challenge! 

It’s a fantastic opportunity for young talent to showcase their skills, network with industry experts, and connect with leading global organizations, regardless of academic background. The 2025 edition is hosted in partnership with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA, who’ll be on hand be scouting fresh talent.

Participants will also have the exciting opportunity to attend a Day 0 Workshop with an exclusive show-and-tell of the GB10 hardware.

Apply now to participate in an experience that bridges innovation and opportunity.

Deadline to apply: November 7, 2025

The Hackathon at The AI Summit New York
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Who is The Hackathon for?
 

  • Any current university student based in the United States – Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD – interested in AI and data science
  • Early-career professionals (1-3 years into their first job) in technology-related fields
  • Applicants must be 18 or older
  • Applicants must be available in-person on December 9, 10 and 11, and able to travel to Javits Center, New York City.

Pre-requisites for Participation 

To effectively compete, participants should have the following prerequisites:

Technical Skills:
  • Programming: Proficiency in languages like Python or Java.
  • AI/ML Knowledge: Understanding of machine learning concepts and frameworks.
  • Data Analysis: Skills in data manipulation and visualization.
Domain Knowledge:
  • AI Agents: Awareness of how AI agents operate.
Problem-Solving Skills:
  • Analytical Thinking: Ability to evaluate problems and devise innovative solutions.
  • Creativity: Openness to developing unique AI applications.

What's the Process? 

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Apply for The Hackathon. If selected you'll receive an email from The AI Summit New York team.

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Join the pre-event masterclasses to prepare and develop your skillsets with Dell and Nvidia.

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Get hacking onsite at The AI Summit New York on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December, 2025.

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Discover on December 11 if you are crowned a WINNER for The Hackathon 2025.


What's the Prize?

Overall Winner: A place on the Dell Pro Max Ambassador Program & Event Demo

2nd Prize: Dell Pro Max Premium Laptop

3rd Prize: Dell + NVIDIA Swag Box

Hackathon Challenge Statement

Unleash your creativity and innovation by designing a groundbreaking AI application powered by the cutting-edge Dell Pro Max with GB10 technology. This is your chance to push the boundaries of what’s possible in AI, leveraging the unparalleled performance and scalability of Dell’s flagship platform to create solutions that redefine industries and inspire the future.

Categories:

  • Best App for Agentic AI:
    Showcase your ability to create an AI application that embodies autonomy, adaptability, and decision-making at its finest. Whether it’s revolutionizing workflows, enhancing user experiences, or driving intelligent automation, this category celebrates applications that empower AI to act as a true agent of change.
  • Best App for Computer Vision:
    Dive into the world of visual intelligence and create an AI application that transforms how machines perceive and interpret the world. From advanced image recognition to real-time video analytics, this category highlights innovations that harness the power of computer vision to solve complex challenges and unlock new possibilities.

More than a competition, this challenge is an opportunity to showcase your talent, creativity, and technical prowess on a global stage.
With the Dell Pro Max GB10 as your foundation, the possibilities are limitless. Are you ready to shape the future of AI? Apply now.

Judging Criteria

Technology: How technically sound the use of technology is? 
Efficiency : How well the project takes use of technology? Could there have been more efficient ways of doing the same solution? 
Practicality: Is the project practical from business point of view? 
Scalability: Is there a demand for this solution in the chosen market? 
Impact: How impactful the project is? Both options to be evaluated - large number of people with low impact or small amount of people with profound impact.

Judging Criteria
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Ben Dias

“Hackathons are a great way to engage with a diverse group of very capable candidates who won’t generally apply directly to job advertisements. The AI Summit Hackathon was a great example of this, and it was great to have the opportunity to engage with the diverse group of participants.”

– Ben Dias, Data Science and Analytics Director, easyJet

Hackathon Partners:

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  • Dell

    Stand: 1049
    Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play. The company provides customers with the industry’s broadest and most innova ...
  • NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges no one else can solve. Their work in AI and digital twins is transforming the world's largest industries and profoundly impacting society.

Submit Your Application Now

  • A current university student based in the United States – Undergraduate, Masters, or PhD – or an early-career professional (1-3 years into your first job).
  • 18+
  • Available in-person on December 9, 10 and 11, and able to travel to Javits Center, New York City.

Deadline to apply: November 7, 2025

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