AI Competition Overview

Core Vision

The DFWIT AI Competition serves as a strategic launchpad to realize DFWIT’s mission, vision, and strategic pillars. It brings together professionals, college students, and high school innovators who seek to apply their skills, explore real-world impact, and grow through mentorship and community.

AI Competition Team Criteria (2025)

• Team Composition: 3–5 individuals per team, with one designated team lead and at least one technical contributor.
• Registration Fee: A small fee of $20 will be charged for this year’s competition (General members and others).
  The fee will be waived for our
  Premium members,
  volunteers, and
  sponsors and donors.
• The registration fee will also be waived to the first 50 members. Participants who signed up already within this group will be refunded with $20. 
• Project Scope: Must align with one of DFWIT’s strategic pillars — e.g., AI for human-centered deeds with safe, secure, and positive impacts.
• Commitment: Willingness to participate in program-defined touchpoints, Expert Review sessions, and Final Judging Day.
• Innovation: Problem must be real and the solution must leverage AI in a purposeful, innovative way.
• Mentorship Engagement: Teams are expected to engage with assigned mentors throughout the competition.
• Submission Requirements: A 1-minute video, pitch deck, and a brief problem-solution-impact summary must be submitted by the final deadline.