BCG Platinion Hackathon 2026 – Fighting World Hunger through Technology

Dear Students,

We are excited to invite you to participate in the BCG Platinion Hackathon 2026, an international technology challenge organized by BCG Platinion, the technology consulting division of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). This year's theme, Fighting World Hunger, challenges participants to develop innovative technology-driven solutions to address one of the world's most pressing global issues.

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• Global impact: Work on innovative solutions that address the challenge of world hunger.
• International exposure: Collaborate with talented participants from around the world and engage with technology and consulting professionals.
• Professional networking: Connect with experts from BCG Platinion and expand your professional network.
• Skill development: Enhance your problem-solving, teamwork, coding, and innovation skills in a real-world challenge environment.
• Fully funded participation: Travel, accommodation, and event-related expenses are covered by the organizers for selected participants.
• Career opportunities: Gain valuable exposure to technology consulting and potential future career opportunities with BCG Platinion.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
The hackathon is particularly relevant for students with backgrounds in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Applied Mathematics, and related technical disciplines. Basic coding skills are required.

For full details and official registration:
https://bcg.eightfold.ai/events/candidate/landing?plannedEventId=oebVqDOM2


EVENT DATES: 16–17 OCTOBER 2026
Registration Deadline: 13 September 2026

PLEASE NOTE:
• Participants apply individually; teams will be formed during the event.
• The event is conducted in person, with Riyadh serving as the regional hub for participants based in Saudi Arabia.
• Communication skills mentoring and support is available with the English Team prior to the competition: Contact: ELCP@kaust.edu.sa.

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