RiverHacks2025

beginner · machine learning · social ·
Location: Austin

Get ready to code, connect, and celebrate at RiverHacks2025! Join ACM at ACC and fellow tech enthusiasts for an exciting hackathon experience right in the heart of Austin. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting, this is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and have fun.

Sing up link: https://lu.ma/t28hhcem

Event website: https://www.austincs.org/riverhacks

​Public Safety & Accessibility

​Join RiverHacks to create innovative tech solutions addressing Austin's public safety and accessibility challenges. Partner with the City of Austin to develop impactful projects in:

 

​Challenge Areas

​Emergency Preparedness & Response

​Design solutions for disaster readiness and recovery with equitable resource access

 

​Smart Infrastructure

​Enhance the safety and accessibility of Austin's public spaces and transportation systems

 

​Community Safety Engagement

​Connect public safety services with community members to build trust

 

​Inclusive Accessibility

​Ensure safety information and services reach all residents, including those with disabilities

 

​Real-World Impact

​Winning solutions may be implemented in partnership with the City of Austin, supporting goals in the Citywide Strategic Plan.

 

A Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors -- This hackathon Would't be possible without them


Title Sponsor: webAI

​webAI is a private, end-to-end AI platform that runs locally—no cloud required. Our technology empowers developers and organizations to create, deploy, and control AI solutions that keep data on your devices. With a focus on privacy, performance, and local processing, webAI delivers enterprise-grade AI capabilities without sending your information to third-party servers. Experience the future of AI that's truly yours to own and control.

 

​​SerpAPI

​SerpApi, LLC is a leading provider of real-time search result scraping and data extraction solutions, empowering developers and businesses with easy access to structured search engine data. With a robust API that supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other search engines, SerpApi eliminates the challenges of web scraping by delivering accurate, scalable, and hassle-free results.

 

​Vercel

​Vercel is the infrastructure platform for building and deploying modern web applications, driven by a focus on developer experience, performance, and design.

 

Local Startup Support

​LoopMessage

​Simple messaging tools for your business.

 

Location

1218 West Ave

Austin, TX 78701, USA

ACC Building 3000, 3rd Floor

 

Event Schedule

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Check-In

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Get your badge, swag bag, and meet fellow hackers

 

Team Formations

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Find your teammates and start brainstorming

 

Opening Ceremony

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome speeches, rules overview, and event kickoff

 

Hacking Begins

12:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Start working on your projects

 

Lunch

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Take a break and enjoy lunch with fellow hackers

 

Dinner

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Evening meal break

 

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Breakfast

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Start your day with breakfast

 

Projects Due

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Final submission deadline - all projects must be submitted

 

Lunch

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch break before judging begins

 

Judging

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Present your projects to the judges

 

Closing Ceremony

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Awards presentation and event wrap-up

Ended
Dates:

April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025

Organisation:

ACM at ACC

Location:

1218 West Ave, Austin, TX 78701, USA

Prizes:

$16,700

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