The Hi!ckathon is a flagship AI and Data Science challenge organized by Hi! PARIS, the interdisciplinary center for data science and artificial intelligence.
The new edition will include a preparation phase with online courses throughout November, followed by a final sprint at ENSTA from November 27 to 30, 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:
Elevate your skills and tackle real-world challenges.
Benefit from guidance by industry and academic experts.
Connect with like-minded peers in the field.
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.
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.
The 2026 edition will take place from November 27 to 30 at ENSTA, following an online preparation phase throughout November. Registrations are now officially open! Register here to join us.