Backed by World-Class Organizations Across Industries
Judges
Mentors
Speakers
Countries
The USAII® Global AI Hackathon 2026 was guided by an exceptional network of AI leaders, researchers, educators, and industry professionals from leading global organizations. Their expertise helped participants solve real-world challenges while promoting responsible and practical AI innovation.
Today, the same commitment to industry excellence continues across USAII®'s globally recognized AI certification programs.
Explore AI CertificationsOur panel of 75+ judges brought expertise from leading organizations, academia, and the AI industry to evaluate projects with fairness and rigor. Using a structured evaluation framework, they assessed each submission based on innovation, technical excellence, responsible AI practices, feasibility, and real-world impact.
Meet The JudgesMore than 150+ mentors supported participants throughout the hackathon by sharing technical expertise, industry perspectives, and practical guidance. Through mentoring sessions and office hours, they helped teams refine ideas, overcome challenges, and strengthen their AI solutions while encouraging independent learning and innovation.
Meet The MentorsOur 24+ speakers included globally recognized AI leaders, researchers, and technology experts who delivered keynote sessions and expert talks on Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Responsible AI, emerging technologies, and AI careers. Their insights inspired participants and enriched the learning experience throughout the hackathon.
Meet The Speakers