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TL;DR The 2024 AI & The Church Hackathon (Sept 13–15, Boulder, CO) brings innovators together to build AI tools for ministry, health, and human flourishing—with $250,000 in prizes and big-name leaders like Pat Gelsinger (Intel) and Bobby Gruenewald (YouVersion). 1. 48-hour event hosted by Gloo, open to all backgrounds. 2. Focus: AI solutions for spiritual, relational, financial, and vocational growth. 3. $250K prize pool + partnership opportunities. 4. Judges include top church and tech leaders. 5. Winners can co-develop projects with Gloo’s accelerator. |
The 2024 AI & The Church Hackathon is a unique event designed to foster the development of AI-driven solutions that support the faith community and promote human flourishing.
Taking place in Boulder, Colorado, from September 13 to September 15, this hackathon invites participants come with a team, or join on on-site to collaborate on innovative projects over the 48-hour period.
Event Overview
Purpose and Focus:
The hackathon aims to rapidly advance AI-based solutions that address the needs of churches and individuals. Participants will work on projects that support mental and physical health, spiritual growth, relational and vocational development, and financial well-being. This is the 2nd annual hackathon, with the first one held in 2023.
Location and Duration:
This in-person event will be held at Gloo in Boulder, Colorado, with participants working from designated rooms or anywhere around Boulder. A remote team member option is available.
Detailed Agenda
Friday, September 13th:
- 3:00 PM: Registration Opens
- 5:00 PM: Dinner & Networking
- 6:00 PM: Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 PM: Hacking Begins
Saturday, September 14th:
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 12:00 PM: Lunch
- 12:15 PM: Keynote by Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel
- 12:30 PM: Fireside Chat with Pat Gelsinger & Steele Billings
- 6:00 PM: Dinner
- 7:00 PM: Worship and Keynote by Bobby Gruenewald, CEO of YouVersion
Sunday, September 15th:
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast
- 9:00 AM: Submission Deadline
- 9:45 AM: Presentations Part I
- 11:00 AM: Lunch
- 11:15 AM: Presentations Part II
- 12:30 PM: Judges Deliberate / Worship
- 1:15 PM: Award Ceremony
- 2:00 PM: Event Ends
Connect with Industry Leaders
Participants will have the opportunity to meet and connect with industry leaders who will be attending the event. These leaders include:
- Pat Gelsinger: CEO of Intel
- Bobby Gruenewald: CEO of YouVersion
- James Chung: CTO of YouVersion
- Yvonne Carlson: CTO of Global Media Outreach
- Eric Célérier: CEO of Hello Bible
- Scott Mosely: VP Software at RightNow Media
- Kenny Jahng: CEO of AI For Church Leaders.com
- Ed Stetzer: Dean of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University
- Scott Beck: Founder & CEO of Gloo
Participation and Judging
Eligibility and Teams:
Participants aged 18 and over, from all backgrounds, are welcome. Teams of up to five members will be formed, with opportunities for individuals to join teams at the event.
Judging Criteria:
Projects will be evaluated based on concept/product, innovation, impact and execution, use of AI, and teamwork/presentation. A panel of judges will assess entries, and an independent team will verify the code.
Prizes and Opportunities
The hackathon offers a prize pool of $250,000, with awards for categories such as Best Overall, Best Tech, Best Design, Best Concept, Best Storytelling, and Best of Challenge. Winning teams will also have the opportunity to co-develop their solutions with support from the Gloo accelerator and partners.
FAQs and Additional Information
- Ownership: Creators retain ownership of their projects.
- Post-Event Opportunities: Successful projects may receive further development support and access to key partners.
- Event FAQ’s are available at https://hackathon.gloo.us/faqs
For more information or to register, visit the event website at gloo.us/hackathon
