About This hackathon
The Desert Resilience Hackathon invites developers, engineers, designers, and climate enthusiasts to converge in Albuquerque for an intense coding sprint. Participants will form teams to address critical climate-related issues specific to New Mexico, focusing on areas like advanced water management systems, renewable energy grid optimization, and technology for sustainable agricultural practices in arid environments. This event provides a unique opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technology and data science to build practical, impactful solutions that can contribute to the state's environmental sustainability. Mentors from academia, industry, and local government will be on hand to guide teams, culminating in presentations and judging, with prizes awarded to the most innovative and viable projects.