CSU AI Hackathon
Join us at Cal State LA March 16th - March 17th, 2026 for the CSU AI Hackathon, an in-person student event sponsored by IBM SkillsBuild that brings together students from the CSU system including Dominguez Hills, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge and Pomona to apply artificial intelligence to real-world industry challenges.
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Participants will collaborate in teams to design innovative, AI-powered solutions across three industry-focused challenge tracks: Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Education. Projects should show how agentic AI and responsible AI practices are used to ensure safety, transparency, and positive impact. Throughout the event, students will gain hands-on experience with IBM technologies such as watsonx Orchestrate and IBM SkillsBuild while working alongside IBM experts and industry mentors. Compete for $10,000 in cash prizes while developing technical and professional skills, building your portfolio, and connecting with peers and professionals shaping the future of AI innovation.
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