Submission Guidelines

📝 Project Submission

Participants must submit a comprehensive 5-slide presentation outlining their AI solution. Teams with working prototypes are encouraged to create demonstration videos showcasing their innovation.

Your submission is your opportunity to showcase your AI innovation to our expert judges at the Second SmallAI Hackathon. Follow these guidelines carefully to ensure your solution receives the evaluation it deserves and demonstrates the full potential of your artificial intelligence application.

Presentation Structure

Five essential slides to showcase your AI innovation effectively

Team & Institution Details

Introduce your team and establish your institutional credentials for AI innovation.

Name of the Institution/University
Institution/University Logo
Team Name (if applicable)
Names & roles of team members (e.g., AI Engineer, Data Scientist, UI/UX Designer)
Contact details (email & phone number of team leader)

Problem Definition & AI Opportunity

Clearly define the challenge your AI solution addresses and explain why artificial intelligence is the key to solving it.

Define the specific problem your team is addressing with AI
Explain why traditional approaches are insufficient and AI is needed
Provide relevant statistics or examples demonstrating the problem's significance
Highlight the potential for AI to create transformative impact

AI Solution & Technical Approach

Describe your innovative AI solution and the technical methodologies that power it.

Describe your AI-powered approach and core algorithms/models used
Explain how your solution leverages machine learning, deep learning, or other AI techniques
Highlight unique aspects of your AI implementation
Discuss data sources, training methodologies, and model architecture

Impact & Technical Feasibility

Quantify your AI solution's potential impact and demonstrate its technical and economic viability.

Quantify potential benefits of your AI solution (accuracy improvements, efficiency gains, cost savings)
Discuss technical feasibility including computational requirements and scalability
Address how your AI solution compares to existing approaches
Explain model performance metrics and validation results

Implementation & Scaling Strategy

Outline your practical deployment plan and strategy for scaling your AI solution.

Present implementation roadmap with key technical milestones
Address potential challenges in AI deployment and model maintenance
Explain how the solution could be scaled across different domains or industries
Discuss continuous learning, model updates, and long-term AI strategy

Submission Requirements

Technical specifications and additional materials for your AI solution

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File Format

Submit your presentation in PowerPoint format with embedded fonts for consistent display.

PowerPoint (.ppt or .pptx) format
Maximum file size: 15MB
Ensure all fonts are embedded

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Prototype Demo

Showcase your working AI prototype with a compelling demonstration video.

2-4 minute demonstration video
Upload to YouTube or Vimeo
Provide link during registration
Highlight AI functionality and impact

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AI Category

Select the primary AI innovation category that best represents your solution.

Choose from 10 AI categories
If addressing multiple areas, select primary
Mention additional areas in presentation

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File Naming

Use the standardized naming convention for easy identification and processing.

Format: TeamName_Institution_AICategory.pptx
Example: AIVision_Stanford_HealthcareAI.pptx

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Supporting Materials

Include technical documentation that supports your AI solution's credibility.

Up to 3 additional pages in appendix
Technical specifications, model architecture
Data sources, algorithm details
Performance metrics and validation

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Originality

Ensure all AI solutions and implementations are original work created for this hackathon.

Original work only
No plagiarism or pre-existing projects
IP rights remain with participants
Second SmallAI Hackathon showcase rights for winners

Submission Deadline

April 16, 2026 - 11:59 PM MDT

All presentations and demo videos must be submitted by the deadline. Late submissions will not be considered for evaluation. Teams are strongly encouraged to submit well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues and ensure their AI innovation receives proper consideration.

Questions about Submission Guidelines?

Need clarification on presentation requirements or technical specifications? Our team at the Bluffdale Utah ACM Chapter is here to help ensure your AI solution gets the submission it deserves!

📧 smallai@bluffdale.acm.org