3 days ago

Finals Information

Dear hackers,

Below are the finalists and alternatives. The project gallery is live, so feel free to take a look at all the projects. Thank you to everyone for participanting in our Google Build with AI Hackathon, it was amazing to see what everyone built. Finals will be at 4:45 PM CST today in Bauer 330. Dinner will be provided. 

Agentic AI Track

EVA

Plotted

declare { Life } Alternative: Course Survival Agent

Fintech + Trading Track

TradeEye

Polybot

 

Scam Protect

Alternate: Boardroom

Innovation Track

CaseThread, AI Investigation Assistant

Crucible

 

Videre

Alternate: Threads of Fate, A Narrative Possibility…

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3 days ago

Submissions Close in 1 Hour!

Hey everyone,

This is our last friendly reminder that submissions are due in 1 hour at 3:00PM CT. Good luck, everybody!

Cheers,
DevFest Team

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

4 days ago

Submissions Close in 6 Hours!

Hi Everyone,

This is just a friendly reminder that submissions are due in 6 hours at 3:00PM CT. Happy hacking everyone!

Cheers,
DevFest Team

4 days ago

IMC Trading Resume Drop + Hackathon Judge Help

Dear Hackathon Participants,

We hope everyone is hard at work on their projects. In the meantime, we have a few announcements to share. One of the hackathon judges, Andy Shulman, wants to help out teams past his office hours. If anyone has any questions or wants any advice, feel free to email him at ashulman@google.com. 

If anyone missed our resume drop for IMC Trading, please fill out the form here. As a part of our exclusive partnership with IMC Trading, these resumes will go directly to a member of their recruiting team. 

Thanks,

DevFest Planning Committee 

Questions?

If…

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4 days ago

IMPORTANT: Video Submission Details

Hi Hackers,

Apologies for the inconvenience, but after reviewing DevPost's video submission guidelines, we've discovered that the demo video can only be under the format of YouTube, Vimeo, and YouKu. Other platforms like Google Drive and Loom are not allowed. 

Please make sure that the video is publicly accessible to all viewers.

Cheers,
DevFest Team

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about the hackathon, please post on the discussion forum.

4 days ago

IMPORTANT: Building Shutoff Times and WashU Police Department

Hi Hackers,

We hope you have a good time building at Google Build with AI Hackathon! Just some more housekeeping items:

- WashU's Bauer Hall will automatially lock doors at 8PM CT. If you are outside Bauer Hall during this timeframe, you will be locked out. 

- In event that you are locked out, please wear your DevFest lanyard and contact WashU Police Department to be let back in. Their phone number is 314-935-5555; please explain that you are a participant of DevFest, and you need access to Bauer Hall.

Best,
DevFest Team

Questions?

If you have…

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4 days ago

Build With AI Hackathon 2026!!

Hi Hackers!

Thank you for checking in for the DevFest WashU Build With AI Hackathon 2026! We have attached the participant guide for the hackathon this year.

Good luck everyone!

 

Best,

DevFest WashU Hackathon Team 

7 days ago

Housekeeping Items and Registration Details

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for registering for the Google Build with AI Hackathon! We're excited to meet everyone this Saturday, April 11.

Just for some housekeeping items:

Check-In Details/Credits: At least one member from each team is required to check in in-person at Bauer Hall at some point throughout the day before the Hackathon Kickoff (April 11 - 3:00PM CT) to be eligible to participate and receive credits for building. 

Credit Eligibility: If you registered after April 6 at 11:59 PM CT, you might not receive the full amount of credits due to limited supply.

DevPost Submissions: Submit all project materials…

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10 days ago

DevFest Hackathon Participation Details:

Hi everyone,

Thanks for signing up on DevPost. Please review these important updates before the hackathon begins on April 11th.

• Official Registration: You must register on the registration website here to be eligible for the event.

• In-Person Requirement: This hackathon is fully in-person. All participants must be physically present to compete.

• Eligibility: Participation is limited to current students.

• Closing Date: Registration will close this Monday, April 6th at 11:59 PM CT.

Cheers,

WashU Build with AI Team