IEEE Hack for Humanity - Beyond 2030: Build the world you want to live in
IEEE Hack for Humanity – Beyond 2030: Build the World You Want to Live In
Hosted by the IEEE Charlotte Section Computer Society, this hybrid hackathon invites students and professionals to build technology that is useful, responsible, and ready for the real world. The technologies that will shape life beyond 2030 are being designed today, so come help build them.
How It Works
Teams submit projects and a video walkthrough on Devpost. Judges score every entry online, and the top teams present in person in Charlotte, NC on October 24. Each finalist gets 10 minutes to present and demo, plus 5 minutes of Q&A.
Challenge Tracks
Fintech: Data to Decision
AI for Accessibility & Disability Inclusion
Geospatial Intelligence for Action
Power & Energy: Engineering a Sustainable Future
Intelligent Systems: Robotics, Automation & Physical AI
Key Dates
Submission deadline: Oct 21, 11:55 pm EDT
Finalists announced: Oct 22
In-person finals & awards: Oct 24, 9 AM - 5PM EDT
Eligibility: Open to students and professionals. Join on your own or in a team of up to 5.
Judging (100 pts): Impact (25), Innovation (20), Technical Feasibility (20), Trust & Ethics (15), Scalability (10), Ease of Adoption (10)
Prizes: IEEE recognition and winner’s certificate, plus a People’s Choice Award. More prizes to come.
Note: Finalists must attend in person and cover their own travel.
Register & submit: https://ieee-ai-hack-for-humanity.devpost.com/
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- Charlotte, North Carolina
- United States
- Starts 12 October 2026 01:07 AM UTC
- Ends 24 October 2026 03:45 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge