About the challenge
We want to see how you've put what you've learned to the test. Whether you're just getting started in the world of LLMs and building your first tool, or you're a seasoned vet with several agents under your belt we want to see what you've got to share. This will be a great time to get inspired, learn from one another, and take part in building up San Antonio's tech scene.
Get started
- Checkout geeksanddrinks.tech to view the full calendar of events leading up to the showcase.
- Build your awesome ai agent.
- Submit your project to DevPost and get ready to share with other ai-enthusiasts.
Requirements
What to Build
Once you're comfortable building out your ai agent, get creative! Whether it's something that could serve the community, be turned into the next tech unicorn, or just a fun personal project. Checkout "Resources" for some inpso!
What to Submit
Submit a link to your GitHub repo, your contribution to our Hugging Face space (https://huggingface.co/geeks-and-ai), or a demo link accompanied by an architecture diagram if you're already established as a company. This will allow for easier judging and for other builders to get inspired by the projects around them. Prizes will only be awarded to in-person winners on May 10th.
Prizes
People's Choice Award: DevSA Sponsored Prize
You'll find out soon enough, be patient ❤️
Best In Show: 15.6" 1080P InnoView Portable Monitor
Each member of the team (1-4 max) will receive a 15.6" InnoView Portable Monitor. Each monitor comes with a Protective Sleeve, Built-in 90° Adjustable Stand, 2 USB C ports, an HDMI port, built in speakers, and only weighs 1.5 pounds.
(Total Value up-to $352)
Best Startup Potential: 1 Year Geekdom Membership
Each member of the team (1-4 max) will receive a 1 year-long Geekdom membership.This package includes access to:
∙ 1 Year Membership to Geekdom
∙ Open Seating in Community Areas
∙ Shared Community Space
∙ Conference Rooms
∙ Phone Booths
∙ 24/7 Access
∙ High-Speed Internet
∙ Copy + Printing
∙ Free Coffee & Soda
(Total Value up-to $4000)
Best Solo Project: Night at the Valencia Hotel Riverwalk
Enjoy a one night stay the Valencia Hotel Riverwalk. You’ll find their downtown luxury hotel tucked away along a quieter section of the city’s iconic River Walk; world-class dining, shopping and nightlife are within easy reach. Step through their doors and discover sophisticated design and thoughtful amenities around every corner.
(Total Value up-to $216)
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
General Public
Everyone's vote counts toward our "People's Choice" award
Keegan Donley
Keegan is a product-focused software engineer. He's a developer, maker, and a life-long learner with a love for the outdoors. He is passionate about solving challenging problems for the web, and currently works as a principal front-end engineer at Kizen.
Michael Dawson
Michael is Principal Product Manager for AI at IBM, driving strategy and innovation across enterprise apps. With 10+ years in product, he leads scalable, ethical AI solutions that meet market needs, elevate human experience, and shape the future of tech.
Charles Woodin
Charles joined Geekdom in 2017 and became CEO in 2019. A veteran and technologist, he leads innovation and growth across San Antonio’s startup scene. He’s passionate about community, entrepreneurship, and hiking national parks with his daughters.
Judging Criteria
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Innovation
How novel and creative is the idea? -
Functionality
Do things work as intended? -
Technical Depth
How well was it built / easy to maintain in the future? -
User Experience
How intuitive is it / easy to use? -
Impact & Feasibility
Can it be applied to the real world?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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