Welcome to HackSocial
HackSocial is a hackathon aimed at benefiting the greater good and giving back to the community. We want to see solutions that make an impact in our community and drive change. Anyone can start and make a change, from beginners to advanced programmers.
Participants can choose from three tracks, each designed to explore a different way of making an impact:
Beginner – Best for hackers with beginner-level experience in programming.
AI/ML – Create practical solutions implementing or creating Aritificial Intelligence and/or Machine learning in your application
Visual Design Track – Design apps that are functional and visually appealing. They make the user interactions and interface easy to use with stunning visuals and functionality.
Lifestyle Hacks Track – Anything that affects us in our day to day lives. From health to daily life, everything that affects how we live counts!
Requirements
What to Build
You can build anything that solves a real-world problem, makes life easier, or simply brings joy. Your project can fall into any category, technical or creative. Some ideas include:
- 🌐 A website or web app that helps people manage their time, health, or finances
- 📱 A mobile app that connects local communities
- 🤖 An AI-powered chatbot for tutoring or mental health
- 🕹️ A game with a compelling story or educational twist
- 🔐 A cybersecurity tool for online safety
- 🧠 A machine learning model that makes predictions or recommendations
- 🌎 A tool for environmental awareness or activism
No idea is too big or small. Originality, creativity, and usefulness matter more than perfection.
What to Submit
To officially enter HackSocial 2025, you must submit
💻 GitHub Repo or Code Files — Share your source code or working prototype.
📄 Project Description — Briefly explain your inspiration, tech stack, and what you learned.
Optional but encouraged:
🌟 Screenshots or UI mockups
Prizes
Best AI/ML Hack
$25 AoPS Gift Card
Best Lifestyle Hack: TBD
$25 AoPS Gift Card
Best Visual Design Hack
$25 AoPS Gift Card
Best Beginner Hack
$25 AoPS Gift Card
Participation Certificate
Every participant receives a participation certificate
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Senthilkumaran Rajagopalan
Tech Lead Manager, Meta
Ziyu Wang
Data Scientist, Meta
Igor Rudenko
Cybersecurity-focused Senior SDET
Praneetha Kotla
Lead RPA Developer and Solutions Architect
Ashwini Joshi
Senior Machine Learning Engineer and Tech Lead, Warner Brothers
Naval Shah
Co-Director, Hack Social
Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Creativity
How original, novel, or creative is the idea? Does it offer a unique solution to a real problem? -
Technical Execution
How well is the project implemented? Does it demonstrate good technical skills, functionality, and completeness? -
User Interface and Design
Is the product easy to use, intuitive, and well-designed? Does the interface enhance usability? -
Feasibility & Scalability
Can the solution be realistically built and deployed? Is it scalable and sustainable beyond the hackathon?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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