Uzair Waseem@uzair_waseem931

Inefficient network planning and unmanaged traffic congestion hinder public connectivity, especially in underserved areas. Existing methods fail to strategically place infrastructure or classify network traffic for better bandwidth allocation. Our project, "AI Unified Network Optimizer for Public Connectivity," predicts the optimal placement of network towers and infrastructure using geospatial and demographic data. Machine learning models classify network traffic by type, enabling smarter prioritization and paving the way for AI-driven bandwidth optimization in the future. This hybrid solution combines strategic planning and real-time insights, providing a scalable and cost-effective approach to enhance public connectivity.

In this hybrid hackathon powered by Arc, developers will build the next generation of agentic commerce systems using Arc with USDC. Explore a world where AI agents and web services can pay for APIs, data, compute, and content in dynamic, usage-based ways, while Arc provides stablecoin-native settlement with predictable USDC fees and deterministic, sub-second finality. This hackathon is supported by Google & Google DeepMind, with a dedicated challenge and $40,000 in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) credits awarded for the best use of Gemini models and Google AI Studio. 📅 January 9 – 24, 2026 • Jan 9 – 23 (Online Phase) – Collaborate and build online with developers and AI innovators from around the world. All projects must be submitted by the end of the online phase on January 23rd. • Jan 23 (On‑site Build Day – San Francisco, CA) – Selected participants will be invited to an exclusive in‑person session to refine their projects and connect directly with mentors. • Jan 24 (On‑site Demos & Awards – San Francisco, CA) – Live pitching sessions to a panel of judges and ecosystem partners, followed by the official winner announcement. Get guidance from Arc and Circle experts through on-site support. 📍 On-site Venue (Jan 23–24): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 🤝 Go solo or team up, it's your flow. 🏆Compete for $50,000 in USDC & GCP Credits. 📍 On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now - sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

🕒 2 days to innovate and build groundbreaking applications using the latest generative AI tools 🌟 Expert mentors will guide you every step of the way. 🤝 Work alone or form a team to build something extraordinary. 🏆 Win an opportunity to participate in the Lablab NEXT acceleration program. 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream to secure your spot!

🔍Create AI-driven solutions using open-source technologies to optimize public sector network management—planning, procurement, and maintenance—for scalable, sustainable school connectivity in underserved regions. 📅 Join us January 24-26: Participate online or in person in Geneva to develop innovative solutions with peers globally. 👨‍🏫 Work alongside industry mentors for insights and guidance on your projects. 🏆 Compete for a chance to join the Lablab NEXT incubator program! 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream to secure your spot!