BASS X EY Hackathon 2026

About the Challenge BASSHacks 2026 is the University of Melbourne Business Analytics Students Society’s flagship hackathon, bringing together students from business, technology, design, and analytics to solve real-world problems using data and AI. Over the course of the competition, participants will work in teams to design innovative solutions that transform data into actionable insights. Whether you are interested in finance, AI, marketing, social impact, automation, or smart cities, this hackathon is an opportunity to build something meaningful, practical, and impactful. No matter your experience level, BASSHacks is designed to be beginner-friendly while still challenging advanced participants. We encourage creativity, experimentation, and collaboration across disciplines. Participants will have access to workshops, mentors, networking opportunities, and industry judges throughout the event. Possible project areas include: AI-powered business tools, Predictive analytics dashboards, Marketing and consumer analytics, Smart city solutions, Financial analytics and fintech, Social impact and accessibility solutions, Workflow automation and AI agents. At the end of the hackathon, finalists will pitch their projects live to a panel of judges from industry and academia. Get Started Register individually or with a team, Join the official Discord server, Form your team and brainstorm ideas, Build your solution during hackathon weekend, Submit your project before the deadline, Pitch your solution to the judges. No prior hackathon experience is required.