AI-DrivenExperiences
Join us for exciting AI-focused events that push the boundaries of innovation and collaboration. From ideathons to hackathons and pitch competitions, we've got something for every AI enthusiast!
SoCal AI Responsibility Summit 2025: Innovation
The Southern California AI Responsibility Summit is one of California's biggest student-led AI conferences, with over 500 participants. Founded by Bruin AI, UCLA's fastest-growing AI organization, the SAIRS conference is the intersection of thought leadership with major companies, network forming with leading professionals, and innovative research.
Upcoming Events
HYPERBUILD
Transform your AI startup idea into reality in just 48 hours with SlugAI. Join the next generation of tech innovators at UC Santa Cruz.
GPT Wrapper Hackathon
A global online competition where participants build AI-powered applications that wrap around GPT models to create unique and innovative tools.
Past Events
SC Tech Ideathon
UC Santa Cruz's premier AI ideathon where participants applied cutting-edge research to real-world problems, connected with UCSC labs, and kickstarted their academic research journey.
SlugTank
UCSC's premier startup pitch competition where aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators pitched their game-changing ideas in front of expert judges.
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