The HackerEarth Innovate AI Challenge is a global hackathon that unites developers, researchers, and innovators to push the boundaries of technology in AI, AR/VR, accessibility, privacy-first solutions, and social impact. As digital landscapes continue to evolve, this hackathon serves as a platform for visionary minds to create solutions that shape the future of human-computer interaction, online privacy, and inclusive digital experiences.
Participants will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and emerging technologies, including generative AI, blockchain, real-time data analytics, and immersive AR/VR frameworks. By harnessing these technologies, teams can develop solutions that empower users, enhance accessibility, and foster responsible AI innovation. Whether it's AI-driven assistive tools for people with disabilities, privacy-centric recommendation engines, or immersive virtual learning experiences, this hackathon encourages groundbreaking ideas that have the potential to make a lasting impact.
The event is open to developers, AI researchers, privacy advocates, AR/VR creators, and social impact leaders who are eager to collaborate, innovate, and push technological boundaries.The three winning teams will not only receive cash prizes but also an exclusive mentorship session with the judges.
This is more than just a competition - it’s a global movement toward responsible innovation, privacy-conscious technology, and AI-driven inclusivity. Whether you're passionate about building intelligent automation, decentralized identity systems, ethical AI tools, or immersive virtual environments, the HackerEarth Innovate AI Challenge is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the world of technology.
Judges:
Neha Bansal - Head of Product, Meta Ads Reporting
Neha is a Product Leader with 14+ years of experience in Ads, Analytics and Commerce. Currently she heads Meta’s Ad Manager Reporting suite, driving ~85% of Meta revenue. Prior to this, she worked at Google, leading product teams at Google Analytics, Lift Measurement and B2B Google Shopping. Outside work, Neha invests and mentors 20+ start-ups.
Neha pursued a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Columbia University in New York and a Bachelors in Economics and Statistics from Lady Shri Ram College, India. Neha has lived and worked in the US, Canada, UK, South Africa and Israel.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neha-bansal-9b36b525/
Pushkar Singh - Engineering Lead, Google Ads AI
Pushkar is an industry-leading expert in Generative AI and Machine Learning, with over 9 years of experience leading groundbreaking innovations at Google Ads that have contributed to billions in revenue. He designs and develops cutting-edge AI systems that are integral to Google’s flagship Ads products, including Performance Max and Dynamic Search Ads, fueling multi-billion-dollar revenue streams for the company.
A graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Hyderabad, Pushkar earned Institute Rank 2, positioning him as one of the top students in his class. In addition to his industry contributions, he actively engages in the AI research community, serving as a judge for some of the world's most prestigious conferences and research journals.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pushkarsingh93/
Jayati Aggarwal - Engineering LeadAds Creative Management, Reddit Inc.
Jayati is a Staff Software Engineer and Engineering Lead for Ads Creative Management at Reddit Inc., where she drives Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO) efforts and integration with LLMs and Generative AI to advance ad creative generation. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Computer Science from BITS Pilani, where she ranked among the top three students in the class of 2017. Through multiple internships at leading tech companies, she secured full-time offers from multiple industry giants before joining Google in 2017. At Google, she rapidly progressed to become a tech lead in Payments, where she played a key role in scaling and evolving the Payments Instruments backend. Now at Reddit, she is at the forefront of leveraging AI to automate and enhance ad creative development, setting new standards in personalized ad content generation. With deep expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and AI-driven solutions, she has made significant contributions to both payment platforms and advertising technology. In addition to her engineering leadership, Jayati actively participates as a judge and program committee member for AI conferences and hackathons, contributing to the advancement of AI-driven innovations.
