USCAI x Good Vibes Only AI(pril) Buildathon Showcase

Name: USCAI x Good Vibes Only AI(pril) Buildathon Showcase
Start: 2026-04-19T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-20T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Ginsburg Hall

Sunday, Apr 19

2:30pm – 6:00pm

Hosted by Gordon Bellamy, Good Vibes Only, and AI@USC

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Build April 12 –17 | Industry Showcase: April 19 @ Ginsburg Hall from 2:00-6:00PM Join us for a week-long buildathon where USC students and the AI community come together to create AI-powered projects with real-world impact, whether that’s an app, tool, game, or experience. If it works and helps people, it counts. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? 🍕 Free food (w. vegetarian options) 💰 Prize money 🤝 Networking with industry professionals across the AI, gaming, and tech industry including LG, Boeing, PayPal, WB Games, Lyzr AI, Mattel, and Scopely! HOW TO GET INVOLVED: Step 1: RSVP on Partiful Step 2: Join the GVO Discord, which includes full rules, submission links, groups to join, and YOUR community! https://discord.gg/gQw9BqER Step 3. Find a team, or make one of your own. -> If you have an idea, post it in the Discord Team-Forming channel with what it is and who you're looking to join! -> If you need a team, post in the Discord Team-Forming channel with who you are and what you bring to the table! Remember, GVO is all about bringing folks together, so please be accommodating of new members looking to join! Step 4. Start building! Feel free to use any AI tool to your liking. Post in Looking for Mentorship if you need any help from our AI experts along the way! Step 5: Submit your project by April 17. Include a max 3-min video demo, a 1-page project summary, and a working prototype if available Step 6: Finalists will be notified April 18 Step 7: Join us for the finals Showcase live at Ginsburg Hall, April 19, 2–6pm RULES AND ADDITIONAL INFO 👥 Who can join? Any student (undergrad or grad) Any professional Anyone interested in AI 🧠 What you’re building A working project of any form using AI to create positive impact - solving real problems or helping real communities. Make something that leaves another human better off, whether it be through a tool, service, or art. 📅 Key Dates • April 12 — Kickoff (teams + tracks + start building) • April 17 — Submissions due (video + summary) • April 18 — Finalists Notified • April 19 — Live showcase + judging @ Ginsburg Hall 🎥 What you need to submit • 3-min video demo • 1-page team + project summary • A working prototype to demo live 🏆 Awards Win across categories like: • Most Positive Impact • Most Technically Ambitious • Most Likely to Launch • Community Choice ⚡ Additional Rules • Use any AI tools you want • You own what you build

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