ACM Codeathon Fall 2026
ACM Codeathon!
October 19th - November 2nd
Save the date! Rules, theme, prizes, and the submission form will be announced soon.
Rules
Welcome to the Fall 2025 Codeathon! Here is some important information:
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All skill levels and majors are welcome! Judging will be based on execution, creativity, and technical depth. Imagine this as an opportunity to display your skillset to a potential employer.
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Entries must be submitted before our Nov 2nd meeting.
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All teams are required to give a short demonstration of their project at the judging meeting.
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There will be free snacks provided at the judging ceremony.
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Teams have a maximum size of 3.
More information will be available closer to the judging date, so keep checking back!
Theme:
Vector Database!
Solve any problem of your choice using a Vector Database!
Prizes
There will be 2 awards given to 2 different projects. The awards are:
First Place – $30 Gift Card Awarded to the project that scores the highest based on the judging criteria. This project will stand out in terms of technical execution, creativity, alignment with the theme, and overall user experience.
Second Place – ESP-32 C3 Supermini Awarded to the runner-up project that shows strong technical skill and a creative use of vector databases. A tiny Wi-Fi and Bluetooth microcontroller, perfect for your next hardware project!
Grading Rubrics
Software Solution Judging Rubric
| Criteria | Description | Max Points |
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| Technical Implementation | Consider project’s code quality, performance, complexity, and use of technologies. | 10 |
| Use of AI | Was AI used in a new or clever way? Was discipline/field knowledge required to work effectively? (Note: Do not penalize students that did not use AI.) | 5 |
| Creativity | Is the solution original and unique? Is it innovative? | 10 |
| Theme | How well does the solution align with the theme? | 5 |
| User Experience | Is the interface intuitive and easy to use? | 5 |
| Functionality & Completion | Does the project work as intended? Is it complete? Did the group discuss future plans? | 5 |
Total Possible Score: /40
Presentation Format
- 3 minutes - Pitch (slides optional)
- 5 minutes - Software demo
- Remaining time - Q&A
Submission Form
Here is the submission link for the Codeathon!