Get ready to code, connect, and celebrate at RiverHacks2025! Join ACM at ACC and fellow tech enthusiasts for an exciting hackathon experience right in the heart of Austin. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting, this is your chance to collaborate, innovate, and have fun.

Sing up link: https://lu.ma/t28hhcem

Event website: https://www.austincs.org/riverhacks

​Public Safety & Accessibility

​Join RiverHacks to create innovative tech solutions addressing Austin's public safety and accessibility challenges. Partner with the City of Austin to develop impactful projects in:

​Challenge Areas

​Emergency Preparedness & Response

​Design solutions for disaster readiness and recovery with equitable resource access

​Smart Infrastructure

​Enhance the safety and accessibility of Austin's public spaces and transportation systems

​Community Safety Engagement

​Connect public safety services with community members to build trust

​Inclusive Accessibility

​Ensure safety information and services reach all residents, including those with disabilities

​Real-World Impact

​Winning solutions may be implemented in partnership with the City of Austin, supporting goals in the Citywide Strategic Plan.

A Huge Thanks to Our Sponsors -- This hackathon Would't be possible without them

Title Sponsor: webAI​

​webAI is a private, end-to-end AI platform that runs locally—no cloud required. Our technology empowers developers and organizations to create, deploy, and control AI solutions that keep data on your devices. With a focus on privacy, performance, and local processing, webAI delivers enterprise-grade AI capabilities without sending your information to third-party servers. Experience the future of AI that's truly yours to own and control.

​​SerpAPI

​SerpApi, LLC is a leading provider of real-time search result scraping and data extraction solutions, empowering developers and businesses with easy access to structured search engine data. With a robust API that supports Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other search engines, SerpApi eliminates the challenges of web scraping by delivering accurate, scalable, and hassle-free results.

​Vercel

​Vercel is the infrastructure platform for building and deploying modern web applications, driven by a focus on developer experience, performance, and design.

Local Startup Support

​LoopMessage

​Simple messaging tools for your business.

Location

1218 West Ave

Austin, TX 78701, USA

ACC Building 3000, 3rd Floor

Event Schedule

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Check-In

09:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Get your badge, swag bag, and meet fellow hackers

Team Formations

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Find your teammates and start brainstorming

Opening Ceremony

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome speeches, rules overview, and event kickoff

Hacking Begins

12:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Start working on your projects

Lunch

02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Take a break and enjoy lunch with fellow hackers

Dinner

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Evening meal break

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Breakfast

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM

Start your day with breakfast

Projects Due

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Final submission deadline - all projects must be submitted

Lunch

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Lunch break before judging begins

Judging

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Present your projects to the judges

Closing Ceremony

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Awards presentation and event wrap-up

• Innovation
  Originality and creativity of the idea Does the project present a unique approach to solving a problem? Use of interesting technologies Uniqueness compared to existing solutions
• Value & Impact
  Potential to solve real-world problems Target audience and market potential Social, economic, or environmental impact
• Completeness of MVP
  Functionality and usability of the product Quality and robustness of the implementation User experience and design
• Technical Implementation
  Is there a meaningful technical challenge involved? Does the project make good use of the chosen tech stack? Is the code structured and maintainable (not just copy-pasted AI code)?