Decisions Modeling for Greater Philadelphia A C.O.D.E. Hackathon

Decisions Modeling for Greater Philadelphia A C\.O\.D\.E\. Hackathon \| February 6\, 2027 Help someone in Greater Philadelphia make a better decision—and build something that shows how. Join developers, designers, data scientists, founders, and community members to turn local challenges into working prototypes. Explore how data, AI, simulations, and deliberate decision models can help people compare options, understand tradeoffs, and choose their next step. What could you build? A tool that helps a small business compare expansion locations. A simulation exploring transportation choices and access to jobs. A model helping a nonprofit allocate limited resources. An application that helps residents weigh housing and commuting options. An AI agent that gathers evidence and explains possible courses of action. Bring a problem you understand, an idea you want to test, or your curiosity. All experience levels are welcome. AI is welcome but isn’t required. The challenge Identify a real decision, who makes it, and what constraints they face. Build a prototype that compares meaningful options and makes its assumptions clear. Show how it could improve the way that decision is made today. What to bring* Bring your laptop, charger, and any tools or datasets you plan to