U.S. General Services Administration
Federal AI Hackathon
Federal AI Hackathon
Help us optimize federal websites and data for AI while enhancing human usability
Compete for a chance to win a share of a $10,000 cash prize
Event details
July 31, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. EDT
Atlanta, GA | New York, NY | Washington, DC
Hosted by GSA and co-sponsored by other federal agencies and corporate partners*
Get ready to be part of revolutionizing government websites!
Federal websites serve users, but what about artificial intelligence as a user? As large language models, or LLMs, are trained to interpret websites, people will increasingly depend on these tools to navigate government services. How should we optimize federal websites to ensure LLMs generate reliable, authoritative answers while continuing to meet individual user needs and expectations?
This Federal AI Hackathon will challenge you to reimagine specific federal websites in a way that optimizes AI and user experience. Together with our co-sponsors, we will provide you access to some of the most widely used AI and cloud tools to use on the day of the event. With these tools, you will leverage LLMs and other technologies to write code, propose development standards, and create features that increase the reliability of AI-provided responses and ensure an accessible, intuitive user experience.
Register now to join our hackathon
- The registration deadline is Monday, July 29, at 9 a.m. EDT.
- Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as possible.
- If the event is at capacity, we will add you to the waitlist.
Want to co-sponsor our event?
Cloud service and LLM providers wishing to co-sponsor this event should email us at hackathon@gsa.gov no later than July 5.
Three steps to innovation
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Embrace the challenge: Help us optimize federal websites and data for AI while enhancing human usability
Join us in realizing a seamless digital experience for government users, the public, and AI providers.
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Check your eligibility
- Open to innovators 18 years or older.
- To be eligible to win the cash prize, participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and may not be federal entities or federal employees acting within the scope of their employment.
- We seek a diverse group of participants, especially women and underrepresented groups.
- No minimum skills, certification, or education are required — just bring your passion for AI, UX, or both!
- You can participate solo or request to be assigned to a team (maximum of five members). Teams will not be assigned additional members.
- You must attend in person at one of our three hackathon locations. Virtual attendance is not allowed.
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Join today!
Ready to shape the future of government websites? Register now and be part of this groundbreaking event.
Judging criteria
- Innovation: How novel and creative is the solution?
- Functionality: Does the solution work seamlessly with AI tools?
- Usability: Is the website user-friendly for both humans and AI?
- Scalability: Is this a viable solution to scale to similarly situated websites?
- Impact: How significantly does the redesign improve the interaction with government services?
Suggested skills
We designed this event to be as inclusive as possible. You do not need to be an advanced designer or software developer, and there are no strict requirements. You should:
- Be interested in using AI to solve problems.
- Have basic knowledge of web development and AI concepts.
- Have a passion for improving public service through technology.
Have questions?
We’re here to help! Reach out to us at hackathon@gsa.gov.
*Reference to any non-federal entity does not constitute or imply GSA endorsement, recommendation, or favoring. All links align with GSA linking policy.