About this Event
AI Case Hackathon — Thunderbird Case Series
Part of the Thunderbird AI Conference 2026
Ready to test your AI skills in a fast-paced challenge?
Join us for the AI Case Hackathon, an exciting competition hosted during the Thunderbird AI Conference 2026 in partnership with the Thunderbird Case Series. This interactive experience invites students and AI enthusiasts to explore how artificial intelligence can transform the way business cases are analyzed, written, and solved.
Starting at 1:15 PM, participants will receive a real-world business case challenge and have three hours to develop an AI-powered solution. Using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and other AI platforms, teams will collaborate to analyze the case, generate insights, and craft a compelling strategy.
Whether you're an experienced AI user or just beginning to explore its capabilities, this hackathon is designed to be hands-on, collaborative, and high-energy. You’ll learn practical ways to use AI for business problem solving while competing alongside peers from across Thunderbird.
Participants can register individually or as teams of up to four people. After the working session, selected teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges, followed by a live awards ceremony.
Top teams will take home cash prizes of up to $1,000, along with recognition during the closing session of the conference.
What to Expect
🚀 A real business case revealed at the event
🤖 Hands-on experience using AI tools for business analysis
🧠 Collaboration with students from diverse backgrounds
🎤 Live presentations to faculty and industry judges
🏆 Cash prizes for the top teams
Event Details
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 1:15 PM – 5:30 PM; Lunch: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: Thunderbird School of Global Management – Global Forum
Team Size: 1–4 participants
Prize Pool: Up to $1,000 in cash prizes
Note: Lunch and evening snacks will be is provided for all attendees of the conference and participants of the hackathon from 12 noon onwards.
Rules and judging criteria will be announced during the Hackathon Kickoff Session.
Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your best AI prompts — and get ready to build smarter solutions, faster.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Thunderbird School of Global Management, 401 North 1st Street, Phoenix, United States
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