About the Hi!ckathon
The Hi!ckathon is a flagship AI and Data Science challenge organized by Hi! PARIS, the interdisciplinary center for data science and artificial intelligence.
A new edition will take place at the end of 2026. Open to students from Institut Polytechnique de Paris, HEC Paris, and partner universities, the competition invites participants to work in teams on a real-world AI challenge with strong business and societal impact.
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This edition will take place in several stages:
- First, a preparation phase, intermediate-level courses will be given.
- A Career Fair will be held on November 3, at Télécom Paris. Come and discover internship and job opportunities in great AI & Data Science companies and start-ups!
- The final sprint: you will have the opportunity to share a unique experience during this in-person weekend and to learn a lot thanks to mixed teams with fellow students with a large variety of background
Benefits for Participants
Skill Enhancement
Elevate your skills and tackle real-world challenges.
Expert Mentorship
Benefit from guidance by industry and academic experts.
Meet & Connect
Connect with like-minded peers in the field.
Hands-on Data
Learn data science skills by working on real world problems
The event is supported by Hi! PARIS corporate donors: L’Oréal, Capgemini, TotalEnergies, VINCI and Schneider Electric, which will reward five winning teams with thematic awards.
Look back to the previous editions
Previous editions have brought together students from diverse academic backgrounds to apply their technical and business skills, collaborate, and address complex issues faced by companies and institutions. Our latest edition welcomed more than 400 participants, confirming the event’s growing success.
A new edition will take place at the end of 2026. Interested in joining us? Pre-register now to receive the latest information!
About Hi! PARIS
Hi! PARIS is a multidisciplinary center dedicated to AI and Data Science at the service of Science, Business and Society. Created in September 2020 by two leading institutions – Institut Polytechnique de Paris and HEC Paris – joined by Inria, CNRS and UTT and thanks to the exceptional support of our corporate donors.