You must abide by the Hack Code of Conduct.
Dates
September 14, 2026
Eligibility
You must be a Rutgers student in the Agentic AI track.
Project and Submission Requirements
Prizes
The top 3 winners will each receive Lego Bonsai Tree kits.
Judging Criteria and Winner Selection
| Criteria | Description |
| Use of Elasticsearch | Demonstrates meaningful use of Elasticsearch features such as search, aggregations, vector search, and Agent Builder. |
| Creativity | Presents a unique idea, novel user experience, or interesting technical implementation. |
| Usefulness | Solves a real problem or provides valuable insights from the data. |