1 day ago
⏰ Final Hours — AI Readiness Qualifier Closes Tonight at 11:59 PM ET
This is your final reminder that the USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026 AI Readiness Qualifier closes tonight, June 10, at 11:59 PM ET.
*NO EXCEPTIONS*
If you haven't completed your qualifier yet, you still have time — but you need to act now.
To access your qualifier:
- Go to qualifier.usaii.org
- Team LEader - Enter the email address you used to register on Devpost for all team members
- Complete all sections and click Submit before 11:59 PM ET tonight
- Team Leader (contact email) will get confirmation and results (you can forward on to other team members)
The qualifier takes 30 minutes…
3 days ago
USAII AI Builder Speaker Series
You are working through the Qualifier. Now it's time to build — and we want to make sure you're set up to build something great.
We're excited to announce the launch of the USAII® Global AI Builder Series — 21 expert sessions (15–20 minutes each) available on-demand, designed specifically to help you go from idea to a real AI solution before the June 21 submission deadline.
These sessions feature engineers and leaders from Meta, Apple, AWS, Snowflake, Google DeepMind, Stripe, PepsiCo, and more. They cover exactly what you need right now:
• How to move from problem → AI solution…
3 days ago
FIND A TEAM
As we get down to the last few days of the Qualifier - there are still a few students looking to join a team.
If this is you .... fill out this form and we will try to cpnnect you to other students in your track
https://forms.gle/ntutmNqEJrwNWbkj7
5 days ago
USAII Hackathon Parental Consent - for students under 18
If your are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must complete the USAII Parental Consent Form before that team member may participate.
Simply complete the formhttps://aihackathon.usaii.org/guardian-consent-form
Thank you
5 days ago
The Qualifier is OPEN — Complete It by June 10 at 11:59 PM ET
The AI Thinking Readiness Qualifier is now open. Your team has until June 10 at 11:59 PM ET to complete and submit.
→ Complete the team qualifier now: https://qualifier.usaii.org/
📋 What to Expect
• The qualifier is completed by the team leader on behalf of the full team
• Takes approximately 30 minutes to complete
• You review a scenario and answer structured prompts on problem framing, AI approach, responsible AI, and human oversight
• Final advancement decisions will be communicated by June 12 at 6:00 PM ET
⏰ Key Dates
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6 days ago
LAST DAY: Devpost Registration Closes Tonight at 11:59 PM ET
Today is the final day to register all team members on Devpost. The deadline is tonight, June 6 at 11:59 PM ET. After that, team rosters are locked.
🚨 Complete This Today
• Devpost registration: https://usaii-global-ai-hackathon-2026.devpost.com
• Deadline: Tonight, June 6 at 11:59 PM ET
• All 2–5 team members must be registered to participate in Qualifier
• On June 14 you can add team members to Devpost project for hackathon submission
🎯 Qualifier Opens Tomorrow Morning
Starting tomorrow, June 7 at 10:00 AM ET, your team leader can access the qualifier…
7 days ago
Devpost Deadline Tomorrow — Don't Let Your Team Miss Out
Tomorrow is the Devpost registration deadline. Make sure every member of your team is registered and added to your team project by June 6 at 11:59 PM ET. If anyone is missing, they will not be able to qualify or compete.
⚠️ Act Now
• Register team members on Devpost: https://usaii-global-ai-hackathon-2026.devpost.com
• Deadline: June 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
🎯 Qualifier Opens Sunday
• Qualifier opens: June 7 at 10:00 AM ET
• Qualifier closes: June 10 at 11:59 PM ET
• Qualifier link: https://qualifier.usaii.org/
Use today and tomorrow to…
7 days ago
Parental Consent Form - participants under 18 years of age
For students under 18 at time of Hackathon start, June 14 - you need to complete a parental consent form.
https://aihackathon.usaii.org/guardian-consent-form
Thank you,
USAII
9 days ago
Devpost Deadline is June 6 — Is Your Full Team Registered?
A quick reminder: all team members must be registered on Devpost by June 6 at 11:59 PM ET. This is required before you can complete the qualifier.
✅ Devpost Registration Checklist
• Every team member has created a Devpost account
• Your team size is 2–5 members in the correct track
• Register : https://usaii-global-ai-hackathon-2026.devpost.com
🎯 Qualifier Reminder
• Qualifier opens: June 7 at 10:00 AM ET
• Qualifier closes: June 10 at 11:59 PM ET
• Complete your qualifier at: https://qualifier.usaii.org/
Prepare now: review the AI Readiness Qualifier User…
12 days ago
The Qualifier Opens in 1 Week — Here's How to Prepare
You're one week away from the AI Thinking Readiness Qualifier — the required step that unlocks your team's place in the hackathon. Here's what you need to know to walk in confident.
⏱ Qualifier Dates
• Opens: June 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
• Closes: June 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
• Results: June 12, 2026 by 6:00 PM ET
• Qualifier link: https://qualifier.usaii.org/
📋 How the Qualifier Works
The qualifier is an AI thinking assessment — not a coding challenge. It takes approximately 30 minutes and is completed by the …
13 days ago
You're Registered — Here's Everything You Need to Compete
Welcome to the USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026! We're thrilled to have you competing on this global stage. This email is your complete guide to everything you need to do — from today through the Awards on June 27.
📋 PREPARE (Now – June 6)
✅ Register Your Full Team on Devpost — Deadline: June 6, 11:59 PM ET
Every team member must have a Devpost account. These accounts are used to verify your registration for the Qualifier — anyone not registered on Devpost will be unable to access the Qualifier, and completing the Qualifier is required to…
29 days ago
UPDATE: Hackathon Student Profile
Urgent: To make sure that we have your complete student profile for your Hackathon certificate - you must have your School, City, State on your Devpost Profile.
- Access Settings: Click your profile image/username in the top right.
- Edit Profile: Select "Settings" and choose the "Profile" tab.
- Update Info: Edit your school, city, state.
- Save: Click "Save Changes"
Note - if your school is not in the list, simply type in your school name, click "enter" and your school will be added to the list.
about 1 month ago
TEAM FORMATION — READ THIS IF YOU'RE TRYING TO ADD TEAMMATES ON DEVPOST
Thank you for registering for the USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026! We're excited to have you with us.
We've heard from a number of participants who are looking for teammates — and we want to make sure you know exactly how to connect before the build window opens.
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🔍 HOW TO FIND TEAMMATES NOW
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You have two great options to find your team before June 14:
1. Devpost — Visit the hackathon page and use the "Looking for teammates" feature to post your skills, interests, and the type of team you're hoping to join. Browse others…
about 2 months ago
Discord Setup
You registered for USAII Global AI Hackathon 2026 —
join our Discord community to connect with teammates,
mentors, and get updates.
Discord link: https://discord.gg/ePjenJnyh4
Once inside, react with your track emoji in
#welcome-start-here to unlock your channels.
🎒 High School | 🏛️ College | 🎓 Graduate
CLICKING ON YOUR TRACK EMOJI IS REQUIRED TO ACCESS THE HACKATHON CHANNELS
#Help & Support (help-desk, tech-support, hackathon-resources, qualifier-resources)
click on 🎓 Graduate to access:
#Grad Track (grad-general, grad-team-formation, grad-challenge-questions)
click on 🏛️ College to access:
#Undergrad Track (undergrad-general, undergrad-team-formation, undergrad-challenge-questions)
click on 🎒 High School to access:
#High School Track …