Seton Hall's 24-Hour Hackathon
Innovate, Collaborate and Solve Real-World Challenges
April 12-13, 2025
Are you ready to put your problem-solving skills to the test? Join fellow Seton Hall students for an exciting 24-hour Hackathon where you’ll work in interdisciplinary teams to tackle real-world challenges using data science, AI, and technology-driven solutions. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience, collaborate with peers, and get mentorship from industry leaders—all while competing for prizes and earning digital credentials to enhance your resume!
Why Participate?
- Gain hands-on experience in data analytics, AI, and technology-driven problem-solving.
- Network with industry mentors from Blue Owl Capital and other corporate partners.
- Earn micro credentials and digital badges from Seton Hall’s Continuing Education division to boost your resume.
- Compete for exciting prizes and showcase your skills to potential employers.
- Be part of a pioneering initiative that could shape future Hackathons at Seton Hall
Who Can Join?
Open to all undergraduate and graduate students — whether you’re studying Computer Science, Finance and Business, Healthcare, Arts and Humanities, Communications, Nursing and Healthcare, Social or Natural Sciences.
Interdisciplinary teams bring together diverse skills and perspectives to tackle real-world challenges. Whether you’re a coder, analyst, strategist, creative thinker, or subject-matter expert, your unique contributions are essential to developing impactful solutions. We encourage broad participation from all fields to create a truly collaborative and enriching experience.
Event Details:
Date: April 12-13, 2025
Location: Jubilee Hall Auditorium, Lobby and Classrooms
Seton Hall University
Duration: 24 hours (overnight)
Register for the 24-Hour Hackathon
Hackathon Structure:
- Interdisciplinary Teams: Work in groups that bring together diverse skill sets.
- Mentors: Industry professionals will serve as mentors, providing guidance on data analytics, real-world applications, and business strategy.
- Judges: A panel of experts from Blue Owl Capital, corporate partners and Seton Hall faculty will evaluate solutions based on creativity, impact, and technical feasibility.
- Challenges Focus Areas may include:
- Health and Bioinformatics
- FinTech
- Security
- Sports Innovation
- Workshops and Training: Prepare with data science, AI, and design thinking workshops before the event.
- Industry Overview for Hackathon Focus Areas
- Problem Solving, Teamwork and Collaboration in Tech
T-Shirt Design Competition
Enter for a chance to win $200 and have your design featured at the Hackathon. Designs must be submitted by Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Design Guidelines:
- Do not use any copyrighted or trademarked logos or imagery on design, including any affiliated Seton Hall logos (primary, pirate head, crest or seal).
- For font, color scheme and additional visual element guidelines, please see Page 40 through 59 of Seton Hall’s Brand Guidelines.
- Designs should be no more than 10 inches x 10 inches.
- Final, chosen design may vary from the original design submission. By submitting a design, submitters agree to any required alterations.
- The selected design has limited use: application to the Hackathon 2025 T-shirt.
- For use of this event only.
- For internal use only.
Register Here
Sign up as an individual or as a team.