Modern Day Marine 2026 Artificial Intelligence Forum Hackathon

1.  SITUATION.  This MARADMIN solicits applications
from Marine Corps Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian, and Contractor
personnel to participate in the Marine Corps Logistics Command
(MARCORLOGCOM) AI Forum Hackathon, sponsored by the Deputy Commandant
for Installations and Logistics (DC I&L). The event will be held in
conjunction with Modern Day Marine 2026 at the Walter E. Washington
Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The focus of this Hackathon
will be on Marine Corps logistics and sustainment use cases,
leveraging artificial intelligence and data-driven solutions to
address real-world challenges in contested logistics, maintenance,
supply chain management, and expeditionary operations. 
1.a.  Focus areas include logistics and supply chain optimization,
predictive maintenance, inventory management, and the integration of
AI with autonomous systems to enhance warfighter lethality,
readiness, and decision advantage across the force. 
1.b.  The Hackathon serves as a rapid capability accelerator, pairing
subject matter experts, technologists, and industry partners to
prototype and validate solutions to high-priority, logistics-focused
operational challenges.
2.   MISSION.  From 27 to 30 April 2026, MARCORLOGCOM CDAO will
conduct a Hackathon in conjunction with Modern Day Marine 2026 at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., in order to
develop scalable, operationally relevant solutions to high-impact use
cases across the Marine Corps.
3. EXECUTION.
3.a.  Commander's Intent.  Generate practical, scalable digital
solutions to logistics-focused operational challenges while
accelerating the Marine Corps' ability to integrate AI-enabled
capabilities into operations.
3.b.  Objectives.
3.b.1.  Hackers will develop and prototype solutions addressing
operationally relevant use cases, including but not limited to the
following:
3.b.2.  Predictive Maintenance: AI-enabled models to anticipate
equipment failure and improve readiness.
3.b.3.  Data Sanitization: Automated methods to identify and sanitize
controlled data to enable authorized use in unclassified or external
collaboration environments.
3.b.4.  Installation Incident Response: Digital tools to enhance
situational awareness and response coordination during
installation-level incidents.
3.b.5.  Use cases are not limited to those mentioned above but will
include select submissions from the registered population that
demonstrate the highest operational value.
3.c.  Concept of Operations. The Hackathon will be conducted over
four days in conjunction with Modern Day Marine 2026.
3.c.1.  27 Apr 26: Opening remarks, event overview, use case
familiarization, and team formation.
3.c.2.  28–29 Apr 26: Team-based development and prototyping of
selected use cases.
3.c.3.  30 Apr 26: Final presentations, judging, and recognition
of top-performing teams.
3.c.4.  A detailed schedule, location information, and additional
requirements will be provided to confirmed participants.
3.d.  Tasks.
3.d.1. Participants will apply under one of the following categories:
3.d.1.a.  Hacker: Responsible for developing and prototyping
solutions. Preferred backgrounds include artificial intelligence,
machine learning, data science, data engineering, software
development, or related technical fields.
3.d.1.b.  Subject Matter Expert: Responsible for defining use cases,
providing operational context, and guiding solution development.
3.d.1.c.  Support: Provides administrative and logistical support to
facilitate event execution.
3.d.2.  Selected participants submitting use cases and/or associated
datasets will coordinate directly with the Hackathon planning team to
transition the approved data and problem statements onto the
authorized platform prior to execution.
3.e.  Coordinating Instructions.
3.e.1.  The Hackathon will be held from 27 to 30 April 2026 at the
Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
3.e.2.  Marines, government civilians, industry, and academic
partners interested in participating may submit applications at:
https://forms.office.com/r/Yt0DaNKPYd 
3.e.3.  The application deadline is 2359, 10 April 2026.
3.e.4.  All prospective participants must be registered attendees
of Modern Day Marine 2026 through the official event registration
system in order to be considered for participation in the Hackathon.
Registration to attend Modern Day Marine is free for active duty and
reserve United States military members.
3.e.5.  Applicants approved for participation will be notified no
later than 13 April 2026 via email.
4.  ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS.
4.a.  Funding.  Temporary Additional Duty funding and travel
coordination are the responsibility of the participant's parent
command or organization.
4.b.  Security.  The Hackathon will be conducted at the
UNCLASSIFIED level.
4.c.  Awards and Recognition.  Awards associated with this event are
non-monetary and non-binding in nature. Participation and recognition
do not constitute a contractual agreement, financial obligation, or
endorsement by the Marine Corps or the Department of War.
4.d.  Additional administrative and logistical guidance will be
provided to approved participants.
5.  Release authorized by Lieutenant General Stephen D. Sklenka,
Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics.