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Event Type
in person
IBM watsonx Hackathon
Join us for an exciting hands-on hackathon experience where innovation meets artificial intelligence! The IBM watsonx Hackathon brings together students, builders, and innovators to explore the power of IBM’s watsonx AI platform and develop real-world solutions using cutting-edge generative AI and data technologies.
Participants will work in teams to design, build, and pitch creative solutions to real-world challenges, leveraging IBM tools
What to expect:
• Hands-on experience with IBM watsonx tools
• Mentorship and technical support from industry experts
• Team-based innovation and rapid prototyping
• Networking with peers, mentors, and industry professionals
• Final pitch presentations to judges
Event Agenda
Friday, May 29, 2026
5:30 PM — Registration
6:00 PM — Event Kick-off
6:30 PM — IBM Q&A Panel
Saturday, May 30, 2026
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Working Session + IBM Recruiter Drop ins
Sunday, May 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Closing Session / Wrap-up
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.