A world
designed engineered innovated
by all, for all

A 3-day innovation hackathon focused on accessibility, inclusion, employability, and AI.
21 - 23
September 2026
RMIT Vietnam
Saigon South Campus
Open to students & early career professionals
Registration closes in...
ADC Hackathon 2026 key visual showing a person alongside accessibility and digital technology icons, representing inclusive innovation and accessible digital solutions.
ADC Hackathon 2026 key visual showing a person alongside accessibility and digital technology icons, representing inclusive innovation and accessible digital solutions.

About ADC Hackathon 2026

The RMIT Accessibility Design Competition (ADC) is an annual competition that inspires innovative solutions for more inclusive workplaces. By fostering creativity, empathy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, ADC empowers the next generation to tackle real-world accessibility challenges and drive meaningful change.
Over the past five years, the competition has brought together students, industry mentors, community partners, and accessibility advocates to champion inclusion and accessibility.
In 2026, ADC returns in a new 3-day hackathon format where participants work in teams to understand real challenges, develop inclusive solutions, test ideas, and pitch to judges. Through the AI & Employability theme, participants will explore AI-powered solutions for inclusive workplaces.
This year's ADC Hackathon focuses on driving accessibility and inclusion by empowering teams to develop solutions for four key disability categories:
  • Visual Impairment
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Mobility Impairment
  • Neurodivergence

Strategic Partners

Katalon logo P&G logo logo

Sponsors

Emeralda logo Boost Juice logo Cheese Coffee logo

What's in it for you?

Build career-ready skills
Create impact through inclusion
Gain real employability evidence
Connect with industry mentors
Challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment
Join a community of changemakers
5 Seasons of Impact
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Students participated across Vietnam and beyond
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Industry and community partners involved
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Innovative projects created for inclusion
* Figures reflect cumulative totals across ADC seasons 1–5.

Prizes

A look at what's up for grabs — awarded in cash, vouchers, resort stays, and exclusive career opportunities.

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Over 118M VND in total prize value
Cash, vouchers, resort stays, and career opportunities from ADC Organiser, Emeralda Management Group, P&G, and Katalon.

💰 Prizes

💼 Career Opportunities

💰 Prizes

💼 Career Opportunities

💰 Prizes

💼 Career Opportunities

ADC Organiser prizes are awarded as gift vouchers. Emeralda Management Group prizes include cash and in-kind resort stay vouchers.
Career opportunities from P&G and Katalon are non-monetary and subject to each partner's own terms and conditions.
All prizes subject to ADC Hackathon 2026 Terms & Conditions.

Eligibility

Find out who can join and what you need to register.
Who can join
Open to higher education students aged 18 and above, and early-career professionals who graduated in 2024 or later.
Team of 3
Each team must have 3 members and include at least one higher education student. Individual registration is not accepted. Form your team before the application deadline.
Registration is competitive due to limited places. After registrations close, the Organising Committee will review all applications based on the published eligibility and selection criteria. Shortlisted teams will be notified latest by 16 September 2026
Application Deadline
13 September 2026
Secure your team's spot before registrations close.
Apply Today

Hackathon Agenda

A 3-day innovation hackathon focused on accessibility, inclusion, employability, and AI.
Date: 21-23 September 2026
Venue: RMIT Saigon South Campus, 702 Nguyen Van Linh, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Day 1 - Learn & Frame
  • Morning
    • Competition brief release
    • Core Workshop
      Design for Everyone: A First Step into Accessibility & Universal Design
    • Parallel Workshops
      • From Idea to Prototype with AI Tools
      • Design Thinking: From User Needs to Better Solutions
  • Afternoon: Teamwork Time
Day 2 - Test & Refine
  • Morning
    • Fireside Chat with End-Users
    • Express Mentoring with Industry Mentors
    • ADC Hackathon Technical Consultation
  • Afternoon: Teamwork Time
Day 3 - Evaluate & Pitch
  • Morning: Preliminary Round Submission
    Before the judging begins, each team will submit:
    • 📄Solution Pitch Deck
      Present your problem statement, proposed solution, prototype demonstration, and expected impact.
    • 🎥Solution Video
      A short video less than 5 minutes introducing your solution and showcasing how it works
  • Afternoon: Finale - Top 8 Teams

Solution Categories

Your solution may focus on one or more of the following areas:
Workplace Inclusion
Attitudinal & Communication Solutions

Build inclusive workplace environments through comprehensive strategies, policies, and everyday practice.
E.g. inclusive hiring practices, wellbeing check-insRedesigning corporate tools and environments to empower neurodivergent and disabled professionals.

Accessible Space
Architectural & Industrial Solutions

Create physical spaces and products that are both accessible and sustainable.
E.g. adaptive workstations, accessible signage and wayfinding

Tech & AI
Technological Solutions

Leverage advanced technologies to make work more accessible and enhance performance.
E.g. AI-powered assistive tools, accessible remote/hybrid platforms

AI usage is encouraged, but it must be used responsibly, ethically, and meaningfully.

Judging Criteria

Understand how your solution will be evaluated at each stage.
Innovation & Impact
How original and impactful the solution is in addressing real accessibility and employability challenges.
User-Centred Design & Accessibility
How well the solution understands user needs and applies inclusive and accessible design principles.
Feasibility & Practicality
How realistic and implementable the solution is in real-world contexts and resources.
Use of AI
How effectively, appropriately, and responsibly AI technologies are integrated into the solution.
Presentation & Communication — Finale only
How clearly and convincingly the team presents their idea and responds to judges.

Terms & Conditions

All submissions must be the original work of the participating team. Any form of plagiarism, unauthorized use of third-party intellectual property, or copying of existing solutions is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.

Participants are solely responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon any intellectual property rights, including but not limited to copyrights, trademarks, patents, or trade secrets.

All intellectual property rights in the submitted ideas, concepts, and solutions remain with the participants. The organizers do not claim ownership of any submissions.

The organizers are not responsible for any disputes arising from intellectual property ownership, including but not limited to claims of idea copying, similarity between submissions, or subsequent commercial use of ideas after the event.

Participants acknowledge that similar or identical ideas may be independently developed by different teams. The organizers are not liable for any such similarities or resulting disputes.

Any decision to further develop, commercialize, or register a startup based on hackathon submissions is solely at the participants' discretion and risk. The organizers bear no responsibility for any legal conflicts arising after the event.

Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the organizers from any claims, damages, losses, or legal disputes arising from their participation or submissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The hackathon welcomes eligible participants from across Vietnam and internationally, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unfortunately, travel support is not available. Participants are expected to cover their own transportation and accommodation costs if they are coming from other provinces or from overseas.

Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

Yes. Cross-university and cross-discipline teams are welcome.

No — participation in the ADC Hackathon is completely free. There are no registration fees for any team member

No prior experience is required. Day 1 of the hackathon is specifically designed to introduce all participants to universal design and accessibility challenges. What matters most is curiosity, a team mindset, and willingness to learn.

Team composition is fixed at the time of registration. If a member needs to withdraw, please contact us via email as early as possible so we can advise on next steps.

Our Partners & Sponsors

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