University of Southern California Integrated Media Systems Center

2025 IMSC Hackathon

Innovation • Collaboration • Impact

Join us for 2025 IMSC Hackathon, where innovation meets real-world impact! This year’s challenge centers on building intelligent solutions for road damage detection—empowering participants to harness AI and data science to make transportation safer and smarter. Collaborate with bright minds, tackle pressing infrastructure problems, and develop technologies that can transform how we monitor and maintain roads worldwide. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this is your chance to push boundaries, learn cutting-edge skills, and create solutions that matter.

SGM 101, USC UPC Campus
Saturday July 26, 2025
9am to 9 pm

Code

Innovate

Win

Sample Dataset

Real-world road damage images from different countries

Country 1

Country 1 - Road Sample 1
Sample 1
Country 1 - Road Sample 2
Sample 2
Country 1 - Road Sample 3
Sample 3

Country 2

Country 2 - Road Sample 1
Sample 1
Country 2 - Road Sample 2
Sample 2
Country 2 - Road Sample 3
Sample 3

Country 3

Country 3 - Road Sample 1
Sample 1
Country 3 - Road Sample 2
Sample 2
Country 3 - Road Sample 3
Sample 3

Event Schedule

Saturday, July 26th, 2025 - Full Day Program

Saturday, July 26th, 2025

9:00 AM - Opening Ceremony

Welcome, introductions, and event kickoff

9:30 AM - 6:00 PM - Hackathon

Intensive coding period with snacks and cup noodles provided

6:00 PM - Result Submission Deadline

Final project submissions must be completed

6:30 PM - Dinner

Korean food dinner for all participants

7:00 PM - Report Submission Deadline

Final reports and documentation must be submitted

8:00 PM - Closing & Award Ceremony

Winners announcement, and prizes