A Hackathon for All

Hornet Hacks is a collaborative initiative organized by the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, ACM Sac State and the college of ECS at Sac State to foster innovation and exploration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

This competitive event is designed to bring together students with a passion for AI, encouraging them to develop and innovate in two main categories: AI models and AI service-oriented applications. Participants have the flexibility to focus on one category or integrate both into their projects. The competition is open to teams with a minimum of one member and a maximum of 5, allowing for individual participation as well as collaborative team efforts. Each team will have the opportunity to showcase their projects to a panel of judges, who will evaluate them based on innovation, applicability, technical proficiency, and potential impact.

This event aims to provide a platform for students to demonstrate their skills, creativity, and vision in AI, while also promoting a culture of learning and knowledge-sharing among peers.

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    • Frequently Asked Questions

    The hackathon is open to students, professionals, beginners, and experts. All skill levels are welcome!

    You can register by filling out the form on Luma. Make sure to register early as spots may be limited.

    The hackathon has two meeting days. It officially starts on Oct 18th at 9:00 AM and will run the full day until 8:00 PM. During the week and weekend your team will work to develop the solution further. We will convene on Oct 25th at 5:00 PM where you and your team will present what you developed. This is where winners will be selected and announced.

    Bring your laptop, charger, a notepad, and anything else you need to work comfortably. We’ll provide meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the event.

    Yes, you can form a team before the event. Teams can have up to 5 members. If you don’t have a team, we’ll help you find one during the event.

    Yes, you can work solo or join a team at the event. We recommend forming a team as it will allow you to make the most progress and compete for awards.

    The hackathon will take place at Carlsen Center on the Library's 1st floor (Library 1520).

    You can join or leave at any time, but your project must be completed and submitted before the deadline to qualify for prizes. Our recommendation is that you are present for a majority of the session. The winners of the past hackathon were present and diligent in using resources provided by the leadership team.

    Yes, you can use open-source libraries, APIs, and frameworks, as long as you disclose what you used during your project presentation.

    Projects will be judged based on creativity, technical difficulty, innovation, and overall presentation. Specific judging criteria will be announced at the start of the event. You will be given a recommended template to present to make the presentation more effective.

    Yes! We have awesome prizes for the top teams, including $1,000 in cash prizes, automatic acceptance into College Pitch competitions, and more.

    You can reach out to us at [email protected] or join our Discord server for any additional questions.