Hackaton Day in Hartford

Come join us for a fast-paced, six-hour, in-person AI “vibe coding” hackathon in which multidisciplinary teams develop and present practical solutions to predefined problems affecting Connecticut. The event is designed to accommodate both beginners and experienced developers and builders. Success will depend not only on coding, but also on problem definition, market research, product design, storytelling, and effective use of AI tools. We'll assign you to teams based on your superpowers, so we need more than coders. Whether you are good at product management, project management, market research, presentations, data analytics, or coding, we have a task for you. How you can participate: Hackathon Team Join a multidisciplinary team to build a working solution to a real Connecticut challenge in one day. Bring your coding, product, research, design, or presentation skills. No prior hackathon experience needed. Volunteer Support the event on the ground: check-in, room logistics, and keeping the day running smoothly. No technical background required, just show up ready to help. Mentor Serve as a domain expert available for team office hours during build time: product, design, engineering, AI, or another practice area. Guide teams on their problem, technical approach, or presentation, then join for final presentations. Sponsor Back the event with funding, compute resources, in-kind support, or mentors from your organization. Sponsors are recognized across event materials. Event Logistics: As always, food and drink, engaging conversation, and incredible company will all be provided!

Challenges

Best Use of the Google Gemini API

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? * Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice * Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers * Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API today?

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