RVA AI INNOVATION HACKATHON 2026

Bringing together leadership from the IEEE Richmond Section, IEEE Computer Society, and IEEE TEMS alongside our ACM peers, this committee is unitized in fostering engineering excellence and driving AI innovation across the Richmond region. ⚙️ Where We Are Right Now: Our organizing team is currently in the active planning phase- finalizing hackathon tracks, evaluation frameworks, and logistical details to ensure a seamless experience for all participants. ACM Richmond's international virtual hackathon - presented with IEEE Computer Society and IEEE Richmond Section. Build, ship, and compete with participants, mentors, and judges from anywhere in the world. October 30 - November 1, 2026 Oct 30 Hackathon Inauguration Opening ceremony & welcome remarks Keynote & partner introductions Theme reveal and team formation Kickoff Q&A with mentors Oct 31 Build Day Teams design, build, and iterate Mentor office hours throughout the day Progress check-ins Final submission prep Nov 1 Judging & Prize Distribution Project submissions close Live judging & team presentations Closing ceremony Awards & prize distribution