Convergence

About the challengeConvergence is an interdisciplinary hackathon hosted by Purdue Momentum that brings together students across finance, software, and engineering to solve real-world problems.This year’s challenge focuses on improving energy efficiency across a large university campus. Teams will analyze a case study based on a university system facing rising energy costs, limited data visibility, aging infrastructure, and strict budget constraints. Participants must identify inefficiencies and develop a solution that reduces energy consumption while maintaining operational continuity and staying within a fixed budget.Successful solutions will integrate technical, digital, and financial perspectives to create a realistic and scalable strategy that delivers measurable impact.Get startedParticipants will be placed into interdisciplinary teams or may compete with pre-formed teams. Each team will receive the full case materials at the start of the event.Teams should begin by identifying the core challenges within the system, then collaborate to develop a comprehensive solution that incorporates engineering feasibility, data-driven decision making, and financial viability.Throughout the event, mentors and organizers will be available for guidance. At the end, teams will present their solutions to a panel of judges.