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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 | 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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Get your IBM Z System ready on Oct 10th
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Learn exciting new technologies
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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
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
YOUR DATATHON JOURNEY
Register for IBM Z Datathon by October 1st
Attend IBM Z Day on November 11th for winner announcement and earn industry recognized badges
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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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 2023 Winner's Success Story
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