Tuskegee University Presents

AIFARMS Hackathon 2025

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Tuskegee University will host the AIFARMS Hackathon 2025 from July 25–27, 2025, at Henderson Hall on campus. This innovative, hands-on event invites students from across disciplines to collaborate, design, and develop digital solutions that empower small-scale farmers through smart technology and sustainable innovation.

 
Conference Theme

“Digital Innovation for Sm(all)-Scale Farmers.”- Participants will explore how data, AI, and digital tools can transform agriculture by creating scalable, climate-smart, and equitable solutions for local and global farming challenges.

Dates & Location

July 25–27, 2025
Henderson Hall, Tuskegee University
1200 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, AL 36088

Program Overview

The AIFARMS Hackathon brings together creative thinkers and problem-solvers from agricultural science, computer science, engineering, food systems, and business to ideate and build solutions that make a real-world impact.

Workshops and mentorship sessions will guide participants through data analytics, AI modeling, app development, and digital agriculture tools.

Who should join?

Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors and universities are welcome.

Disciplines include Agricultural and Environmental Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Food Science, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, and Plant Breeding.

No advanced coding experience is required—just a willingness to collaborate and innovate!

 

Structure
  • July 25: Kickoff, team pitches, brainstorming

  • July 26: Building, mentoring, workshops, tech showcase

  • July 27: Final demos, judging, and awards ceremony

 

Why Participate?

The AIFARMS Hackathon isn’t just a competition—it’s a movement toward smarter, more equitable agriculture. Participants will join a community of innovators dedicated to developing real-world digital solutions for farmers and food systems. Whether you’re an experienced coder or simply passionate about sustainable technology, this event offers the opportunity to collaborate, learn, and make an impact.

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Prizes & Recognition

Awards will be given for:

  • Best Innovation

  • Most Scalable Idea

  • Most Impactful Solution

  • Best Teamwork

 


 

Planning Team

 

  • Dr. Olga Bolden-Tiller
  • Dr. Joseph Quansah
  • Dr. Gregory Bernard
  • Dr. Rui Chen
  • Mrs. Ariel Polk
  • Dr. Antonio McLaren
  • Ms. Joyce Hunter
  • Dr. Jessica Wedow
  • Mrs. Melanie Rodriguez
  • Dr. Isabella Condotta
  • Dr. Alton Thompson
  • Ms. Lisa Williamson
  • Mr. Eniola Olakanmi
  • Ms. Lydia Ebbuah.

 

Registration

Register online by visiting:

👉 Click Here to Register

 

Priority Registration Deadline: July 1, 2025