SmartAIthon 2026 – IEEE Smart Cities AI Hackathon

# SmartAIthon 2026 – IEEE Smart Cities AI Hackathon

SmartAIthon 2026 is a national-level online innovation challenge organized by IEEE KCE Student Branch in collaboration with IEEE Smart Cities and IEEE Computational Intelligence Society. The hackathon brings together students, developers, researchers, and innovators to solve real-world urban challenges using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, and emerging technologies.

Participants will develop impactful solutions for smart city problems such as traffic management, air quality monitoring, waste management, disaster prediction, public safety, and sustainable urban development.

🏆 Prize Pool: ₹10,000

👥 Team Size: 1–4 Members

🌐 Mode: Online

📅 Event Duration: June 25, 2026 – August 25, 2026

## Themes

• Smart Traffic Management using AI
• Air Quality Prediction and Monitoring
• Smart Waste Management Systems
• Disaster Prediction and Alert Systems
• Open Innovation – Any AI-powered solution for urban challenges

## Event Timeline

### 📝 Stage 1: Registration & Idea Submission

📅 June 25, 2026 – July 20, 2026

Participants must submit their innovative ideas and PPT presentation.

📄 Round 1 PPT Template:
https://shorturl.at/RQlnX

📤 Round 1 Submission Link:
https://bit.ly/smartaithon-1

### 🎯 Shortlist Announcement

📅 July 31, 2026

Selected teams will advance to the prototype development stage.

### 🔧 Stage 2: Prototype Submission

📅 August 1, 2026 – August 15, 2026

Develop and submit a working prototype, documentation, GitHub repository, demo video, and workflow video.

### 🏆 Finalist Announcement

📅 August 15, 2026 – August 22, 2026

Top-performing teams will be shortlisted for the final presentation round.

### 🎤 Stage 3: Final Presentation

📅 August 23, 2026

Finalist teams present their solutions before judges, mentors, and industry experts.

### 🎉 Stage 4: Winners Announcement

📅 August 25, 2026

Cash prizes, certificates, and recognition opportunities await the winning teams.

## Eligibility

• Undergraduate Students
• Postgraduate Students
• Recent Graduates
• Cross-College Teams Allowed

## Judging Criteria

• Innovation – 25%
• Technical Implementation – 25%
• Impact – 20%
• Feasibility – 15%
• Presentation – 15%

## Rules & Regulations

• Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Teams must submit original work.
• Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Judges' decision will be final and binding.
• Teams must adhere to deadlines strictly.

Join SmartAIthon 2026 and build AI-powered solutions that contribute to smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities.

🔗 Official Website: https://smartaithon.netlify.app