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IBM Z Datathon
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
$30K+ IN PRIZES
IBM Z DATATHON
POWERED BY
OCT 17-18 2026 | $50K+ IN PRIZES | FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
DATATHON THEME
TENTATIVE DATATHON JOURNEY
Register for IBM Z Datathon by October 5th
Attend IBM Z Day on November 12th
Attend IBM Z System Readiness on October 16th
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Career Panel & Winner Announcements on October 28th
Participate in
IBM Z Datathon on October 17th
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Online Prizes | 3 regions | top 3 winners
In-person Prizes | 8 Locations | top 3 winners for each location
special recognition awards
Celebrating exceptional achievements beyond prizes
Most Innovative Solution
Best overall creative approach to Tech for Good
Most Innovative AI Approach
​Best use of AI & ML on IBM LinuxONE
Top Team by Geography
Highest scoring team in each region
Most Eligible by Geo
Digital certificates for university teams
All Winners Get
Beyond the prize money — every winner receives
Expert Mentorship
IBM Z System Access
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Global Exposure & Recognition
2025 EVENT OVERVIEW
Highlights
2025 IBM Z Datathon Highlights
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Over $45K in Prizes Awarded
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​Participants learned about IBM Z and how it runs the world’s economy
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Innovated with fellow students and built data-based, Tech for Good solutions
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Winners mentored by IBM Z Subject Matter Experts
Feedback Corner
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HOSTED BY
BREAK THE CYCLE
OF POVERTY
THROUGH EDUCATION
SSF PLATFORM COLLABORATOR
We believe in the power of education - by enabling access to education for one generation, we can empower future generations to break the cycle of poverty.
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