Hack for RVA

Hack for RVA is where Richmond comes together to solve our city's biggest challenges. Hack for RVA is a civic hackathon that brings together technologists, nonprofit leaders, designers, storytellers, and community members to co-create solutions for Richmond’s most pressing challenges. Grounded in the Mayor Avula’s seven pillars—spanning opportunity, equity, safety, education, housing, health, and economic vitality—Hack for RVA centers lived experience alongside technical skill to ensure solutions are not just innovative, but relevant, equitable, and usable. Unlike traditional hackathons that prioritize speed or code alone, Hack for RVA prioritizes people, place, and purpose. Participants work across disciplines to prototype ideas that reflect the realities of Richmond neighborhoods, elevate community voices, and strengthen civic systems. The result is not just technology, but momentum—new relationships, shared understanding, and actionable ideas that move the city forward. Mayor Avula will join the hackathon on Friday, March 27th, for opening remarks and then again on Sunday, March 29th, to hear the top 5 pitches and name the winner of the Mayor’s Choice Award. Awards will also be presented to one outstanding team from each pillar. Hack for RVA is supported by community-minded partners like AI Ready RVA, Plan RVA, VCU School of Business, as well as the Office of Mayor Danny Avula and the City of Richmond.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3497647-0

Booking: https://go.evvnt.com/3497647-2

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