About this Event
Big Ideas. Real Challenges. Student Innovation.
What happens when students come together to tackle real-world challenges using emerging technology?
Come see for yourself at the Hatchathon 2026 Expo & Finale!
After a week of collaboration, experimentation, and problem-solving, student teams will showcase their solutions and share what they've learned along the way.
Explore their projects, meet the teams, and see their work firsthand during the Expo. Then, watch eight finalist teams pitch their ideas and compete for top honors.
Schedule
- 4:00–4:30 PM — Student Team Check-in
- 4:30–5:45 PM — Expo: Explore student projects and meet the teams
- 5:45–6:15 PM — Networking & Refreshments
- 6:15–7:00 PM — Finale: Top 8 Team Pitches
- 7:00–7:15 PM — Awards Ceremony
Join us to celebrate student creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit—and see what's possible when great ideas are given room to grow.
Hatchathon is presented by the Center for Entrepreneurship at Southern Miss in partnership with the Entrepreneurship Society; VOXO, Inc.; and the School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering.
Event venue & nearby stays
Thad Cochran Center, 121 West Memorial Drive, Hattiesburg, United States
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