BASS X EY Hackathon 2026

About the ChallengeBASSHacks 2026 is the University of Melbourne Business Analytics Students Society’s flagship hackathon, bringing together students from business, technology, design, and analytics to solve real-world problems using data and AI.Over the course of the competition, participants will work in teams to design innovative solutions that transform data into actionable insights. Whether you are interested in finance, AI, marketing, social impact, automation, or smart cities, this hackathon is an opportunity to build something meaningful, practical, and impactful.No matter your experience level, BASSHacks is designed to be beginner-friendly while still challenging advanced participants. We encourage creativity, experimentation, and collaboration across disciplines.Participants will have access to workshops, mentors, networking opportunities, and industry judges throughout the event.Possible project areas include:AI-powered business toolsPredictive analytics dashboardsMarketing and consumer analyticsSmart city solutionsFinancial analytics and fintechSocial impact and accessibility solutionsWorkflow automation and AI agentsAt the end of the hackathon, finalists will pitch their projects live to a panel of judges from industry and academia.Get StartedRegister individually or with a teamJoin the official Discord serverForm your team and brainstorm ideasBuild your solution during hackathon weekendSubmit your project before the deadlinePitch your solution to the judgesNo prior hackathon experience is required.