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IBM Z Datathon
FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
$30K+ IN PRIZES
2024 Event Details Coming Soon - Stay Tuned!
IBM Z DATATHON
OCT 11TH - 12TH 2025 | FREE OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
$30K+ IN PRIZES
DATATHON THEME
TECHNOLOGY
FOR GOOD.
As data science grows in popularity and effectiveness, the IBM Z Datathon will look for projects that use data to impact the world in a positive way.
DATATHON THEME
TECHNOLOGY
FOR GOOD.
In the era of AI, where data serves as the heartbeat of innovation, the IBM Z Datathon seeks to propel forward projects that harness the power of data and technology to pioneer solutions addressing pressing social challenges.
WHAT IS A DATATHON?
Apply data science resources to tackle real-world challenges in a fast-paced, hands-on, and highly collaborative environment.
ONLINE
24-HOURS
DATA-DRIVEN
GLOBAL
DATATHON EVENTS
DATATHON KICKOFF
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Learn about IBM Z – the tech that runs the world’s economy
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Get your system ready on Oct 10
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Bring your team, creative ideas and build tech for good solutions
DATATHON DAY
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October 11th - 12th
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Keynote by IBM Z thought leaders
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IBM Z Subject Matter Expert Support
PARTICIPATIONPERKS
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Access to IBM Z Platform
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Network with IBM Z Subject Matter Experts
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Connect with Students Globally
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MARK YOU CALENDAR
GLOBAL KICK-OFF
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Opportunity to hear from amazing keynote speakers:
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Amith Singhee, Director, IBM Research India | CTO, IBM India and South Asia
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Anbazhagan Mani, Distinguished Engineer, Confidential Computing IBM Z & LinuxONE Development
YOUR DATATHON JOURNEY
Register for IBM Z Datathon before October 10th
Attend IBM Z Day on November 12th
Attend IBM Z System Readiness
on October 10th
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Compete and Win Amazing Prizes!
Participate in
IBM Z Datathon on October 11th - 12th
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Phase | Event | Virtual | Saveetha & GAT College, India | Imperial College, London | Mainz College, Germany | TUT College, South Africa |
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Pre Datathon | Registration Ends | Oct 9 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight |
Pre Datathon | Final Team Announcement | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight |
Pre Datathon | Abstract Submission | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight | Oct 10 Midnight |
Pre Datathon | Get Your LinuxONE System Ready (Mandatory) | Oct 10 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM IST | Oct 10 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM IST | Oct 10 3 - 4 PM UK TIME | Oct 10 4 - 5 PM German TIME | Oct 10 4 - 5 PM South Africa TIME |
Datathon | Global Kick Off / Opening Ceremony | Oct 11 9:00 AM IST | Oct 11 9:00 AM IST | Oct 11 8:30 AM UK TIME | Oct 11 9:30 AM German TIME | Oct 11 9:30 AM South Africa TIME |
Datathon | In Person Hack Ends and Virtual Begins | N/A | Oct 11 17:00 PM IST | Oct 11 17:00 PM UK TIME | Oct 11 17:00 PM German TIME | Oct 11 17:00 PM South Africa TIME |
Datathon | Datathon Ends | Oct 12 10:00 AM IST | Oct 12 10:00 AM IST | Oct 12 10:00 AM UK TIME | Oct 12 11:00 AM German TIME | Oct 12 11:00 AM South Africa TIME |
Datathon | Global Closing Ceremony | Oct 12 10:30 AM IST | Oct 12 10:30 AM IST | Oct 12 10:30 AM UK TIME | Oct 12 11:30 AM German TIME | Oct 12 11:30 AM South Africa TIME |
Post Datathon | Feedback Survey / Video | Oct 16 Midnight | Oct 16 Midnight | Oct 16 Midnight | Oct 16 Midnight | Oct 16 Midnight |
Post Datathon | Career Panel & Winner Announcements | Oct 30 8:30PM - 10PM IST | Oct 30 8:30PM - 10PM IST | Oct 30 4 PM - 5:30 PM UK TIME | Oct 30 5 PM - 6:30 PM German TIME | Oct 30 5 PM - 6:30 PM South Africa TIME |
Post Datathon | IBM Z Day | Nov 12 5:30 PM - 2:30 AM IST | Nov 12 5:30 PM - 2:30 AM IST | Nov 12 1 PM - 10 PM UK TIME | Nov 12 2 PM - 11 PM German TIME | Nov 12 2 PM - 11 PM South Africa TIME |
DATATHON TIMELINE
Datathon Preparation Sessions
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How to Win Datathon Session Recording
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IBM Z Datathon Ideation Session Recording
DATATHON PRIZES
Global Datathon Prizes
$1000
+ 3 month mentorship from IBM
+ 3 month IBM Z access
FIRST PRIZE
$750
+ 3 month mentorship from IBM
+ 3 month IBM Z access
SECOND PRIZE
$500
+ 3 month mentorship from IBM
+ 3 month IBM Z access
THIRD PRIZE
Regional In-person Event Prizes
FIRST PRIZE
$750
SECOND PRIZE
$500
​Winning teams will be invited for IBM Campus Visit​
*IBM campus visit depends upon availability of slots
2024 EVENT OVERVIEW
Highlights
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Over $30K 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
2024 IBM Z Datathon Highlights
IBM Z Datathon 2024 Winner's Success Story
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