MISSION CONTROL AI HACK-A-THON

Mission Objective

Your mission is to use artificial intelligence and prompt engineering to develop a marketing campaign for a futuristic product to be announced at the beginning of the hack-a-thon. Working as part of a team, you will use AI tools to create audience-specific marketing assets, refine prompts, and submit your campaign deliverables via a Google Form for judging.

The goal is not simply to create marketing content. The goal is to learn how effective prompt engineering, audience understanding, and AI tools can work together to generate high-quality marketing campaigns rapidly.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on event focused on creativity, collaboration, and practical AI skills.

Good luck, and welcome to Mission Control!

Before the Event:

To maximize your team's time, please:

  1. Create AI Accounts

    Create and test access to at least one AI platform before arriving.

  2. Log In Ahead of Time

    Ensure you know your username and password.

  3. Bring a Charged Device

    Power outlets may be limited.

  4. Familiarize Yourself with Prompting

    No prior AI experience is required, but basic familiarity is helpful.

Technology Requirements:

Participants should bring:

Required

💻 Laptop, Chromebook, or tablet with internet and web browser access

📧 Access to an AI platform account

📧 Access to a Google account will be required if you are tasked with submitting your team’s deliverables.

Recommended AI Tools

Participants may use any AI tool of their choice, including:

  • ChatGPT

  • Claude

  • Gemini

  • Microsoft Copilot

  • Canva AI

  • Adobe Firefly

  • DALL·E

  • Leonardo AI

Free accounts are acceptable

Good luck. Mission Control is counting on you.