The UC Berkeley AI Hackathon is a 2-day hackathon, where hackers creatively collaborate on innovative technology for a chance to win prizes including cash and tech prizes, and attend workshops and panels to learn more about emerging tech!

The AI Hackathon is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all colleges and universities (US or International) as well as recent grads who graduated Fall 2024 or later. You must be 18 years of age or older to attend, no exceptions.

Up to 4 people can be part of a single team.

No. We will have team matching during the event and on Slack beforehand, or you can hack solo!

All experience levels are welcome! We will have programming and support specifically for first-time hackers.

Ideation is allowed, but all implementation must strictly occur during the hacking period.

The event is completely free for participants thanks to our generous sponsors!

Our mascot! It wouldn’t be a Hackathons @ Berkeley event without him :).

Apply by April 26 (priority) / May 17 (regular)!

Priority applicants have a higher chance of acceptance and are reviewed earlier, allowing for more time to plan travel.

No, but applying in the priority round improves your chances.

You will receive an email on your decision about 1 week after the deadline for your round. If accepted, make sure to confirm your spot before the stated deadline! We will not make exceptions for hackers who miss the confirmation deadline as our event is high-demand.

We do not offer a waitlist or walk-in admission. Only confirmed hackers with a hacker badge and photo ID may attend. Be sure to apply by the respective deadline!

Unfortunately, we do not offer travel reimbursements or hotel accommodations. However, Berkeley is conveniently accessible via BART, CalTrain, and nearby airports (SFO, OAK).

The AI Hackathon will be at the Martin Luther King Jr. Building at UC Berkeley (fully in-person event).

Laptop, charger, government-issued physical photo ID with DOB, and anything else you need to build and stay for the weekend.

Yes, this is an in-person only event. Consequently, all hackers must be physically present in the venue to participate in judging.

Yes, all meals, snacks, (and caffeine!) will be provided.

No formal sleeping areas, but quiet rest spaces will be available. You are encouraged to bring a sleeping bag to spend the night at the venue.

Yes, we will run our Hardware Rental Booth with Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, and other microcontroller components. Additionally, some sponsors may provide APIs, tools, and hardware.

No, you will be able to enter and exit the venue throughout the duration of the event and through the night if you are a registered hacker.

Opening ceremony will begin on Saturday, June 20 at around 10 am. Closing ceremony will end on Sunday, June 21 at around 6pm. Final times are tentative.