Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
AI Biz x SSF: IBM Z Datathon 2026
About this event
A 24-hour UT Dallas-area datathon combining AI and IBM Z with a large international student challenge, open to participants with varied technical backgrounds and offering substantial prizes.
AI Biz Club at UT Dallas lists the IBM Z Datathon 2026 as a 24-hour challenge hosted with Shooting Stars Foundation. The event is designed to bring students into applied data and AI problem-solving on IBM Z, with participation open to people who may not have extensive coding experience.
The official club page confirms Saturday, October 17, 2026, identifies IBM Z as the host setting and advertises $50,000 in prizes, more than 50 countries and a large student audience. Check the club’s registration flow for the precise start time, room and participation rules as the event approaches.
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Student-led UT Dallas community hosting AI workshops, competitions, datathons and conversations about applied AI.