AI & Data Science for Good Hackathon - Winter 2026
In collaboration with Reception House Waterloo Region and the Future of Work Institute, the Waterloo Data & Artificial Intelligence Institute (Waterloo.AI), supported by Wat.AI and DSC, areis hosting a one-day hackathon focused on designing AI-powered tools to support language access, communication, and employment integration for newcomers and refugees, with particular attention to members of the Rohingya community.
The hackathon will bring together students from diverse academic backgrounds to work alongside community partners, technologists, and mentors to develop prototype solutions that address real-world challenges faced by individuals with limited or no literacy, emphasizing culturally grounded, ethical, and human-centered AI design.
