About the Event
In partnership with TechBuffalo, UB School of Management, UB Department of Computer
Science & Engineering, UB Accessibility Resources, UB Libraries, and the UB Institute for
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, the UB Startup and Innovation Collaboratory is proud to
launch the AI for Good Challenge for Spring 2025.
Throughout this three-day event, you will dive headfirst into the process of developing the next
advancement in Artificial Intelligence. Your goal is to develop an AI-driven solution that
significantly reduces the impact of a major societal challenge. Guided by seasoned facilitators
with extensive expertise in both theory and practice, you will embark on a high intensity
experience yielding valuable knowledge and insights into AI and technology solutions to today’s
problems. Teams will also gain exclusive access to leading content experts through a series of
tech talks and networking opportunities.
By the end of the hackathon, you’ll emerge with a comprehensive tool kit for creative problem
solving, business plan development, and innovation. Get ready to unlock your full creative
potential and embark on a journey of innovation that transcends boundaries!
February 21-23, 2025
University at Buffalo NSC 201 & Various
Day 1 Agenda – Friday, Feb 21st
3:00 PM – 4:00PM | Registration and networking in NSC 201
4:00PM – 5:00PM | Opening Presentation
5:00 PM – 6:00PM | Team Formation
6:00PM – 10:00PM | Worktime
Day 2 Agenda – Sat, February 22nd
Hosted in Silverman Library, 3rd Floor. Group Project rooms and Classrooms 305 & 310
10:00AM – 4:00PM | Work time
10:00AM | Breakfast Available in Silverman 310
11:00 – 11:45AM | First Tech Talk- Silverman 310- Prakshal Jain
12:30PM | Lunch Available- Liberos
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Second Tech Talk- Silverman 310- Umar Ahmed
2:00 – 2:45 PM | Third Tech Talk- Silverman 310- Saverio Marrazzo
3:00 – 3:45 PM | Fourth Tech Talk- Silverman 310- Erin Brunelle
4:00PM | Dinner Available- Francos
Day 3 Agenda – Sun, Feb 23rd
10:00AM | Breakfast Available in Silverman 310
10:00AM – 12:00PM | Work time
12:00PM | Deadline to submit your project on Devpost
12:30 PM | Lunch Available- Wegmans
12:30PM – 1:00 PM | Prepare for judging and practice your presentation
1:00PM – 4:00PM | Judging in NSC 225 and NSC 215
2:00PM – 2:45 PM | Tech Talk - NCS 205
4:00PM – 4:30PM | Judge Deliberations
4:30PM – 5:00PM | Awards Presentation- NSC 225
Feb. 21, 2025 - Feb. 23, 2025
SUNY Buffalo
120 Founders Prom, Amherst, NY 14260, USA
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