Aggie Hacks 2026

  • April 12, 2026 12:00pm - April 14, 2026 12:00pm
  • April 21, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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MSBA Presents: The Hackathon of the Year—Aggie Hacks 2026!

MSBA presents Aggie Hacks 2026, the flagship hackathon of the year bringing together MSBA and MBA students to solve real-world business challenges through data, strategy and storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned hackathon veteran or a first-timer, whether you're a data scientist, product analyst, product manager, marketer or entrepreneur, there's something for everyone to challenge yourself and gain new skills.

Event Overview

EventDateTime
Aggie Hacks KickoffApril 1211 a.m.
Problem Statement ReleaseApril 1212 p.m.
Hackathon Window BeginsApril 1212 p.m.
Hackathon Window EndsApril 1412 p.m.
Submission Hard DeadlineApril 1412 p.m.
Celebration and AwardsApril 216 p.m. - 8 p.m.

There will be two rounds of judging. Teams will first submit their solutions online, and selected teams will then be invited to deliver a live presentation via Zoom.

Then, join us for the in-person celebration and awards event on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at SPARK Social SF.

Prizes

Grand prizes

  • Grand Gold Award: $3,000 per team
  • Sterling Silver Award: $2,000 per team
  • Bronze Brilliance Award: $1,000 per team

Additional Awards

  • Best Mixed Team (at least one MBA student)
  • Best Storytelling (Best Submission)
  • Best Presenter (Individual)
Watch video: UC Davis MSBA and MBA students teamed up for Aggie Hacks 2025, building AI-powered crisis systems for smart cities under pressure.

What to Expect

You’ll have the chance to:

  • Work with a team of 3–4 like-minded individuals to tackle a curated business case.
  • Access mentors and resources to guide you with analytics, problem framing and communication.
  • Present your solution to a panel of judges who will evaluate impact, insight and storytelling.

Key Benefits

Learning new skills: Explore new programming tools, analytics techniques, business frameworks, or software platforms with hands-on practice.

Building your portfolio: Walk away with a concrete project you can showcase on your resume, LinkedIn, or in interviews as proof of your problem-solving and creativity.

Networking opportunity: Meet other Aggies from the Graduate School of Management, connect with mentors, sponsors, and peers and potentially find your next collaborator, teammate or career lead.

Find Your Team

Register by Friday, April 10 at 11:59 p.m., and get ready to innovate at Aggie Hacks 2026!

Register Here by April 10 at 11:59 p.m.

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