Hi!ckathon

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.

Interested in joining us? Feel free to pre-register and be among the first to receive further information!

Date & Location

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.

Spread the word and join us to put your skills to the test!

More About This Edition

This edition will take place in several stages:

  • First, in 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!
  • In 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 backgrounds.

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.

Technical Excellence Award
Technical Excellence Award
Award for Scientific Approach
Best Scientific Approach Award
Interdisciplinarity Award
Interdisciplinarity Award
Best Business Pitch Award
Best Business Opportunity Award
Jury's Crush Award
Jury's Crush Award

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!