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The HMI Hackathon – Coding Today for the Health of Tomorrow is a statewide, in-person innovation competition bringing together undergraduate and graduate students from across Georgia to develop AI-driven solutions to real-world healthcare challenges. Through interdisciplinary teamwork, mentorship from industry and academic leaders, and live pitching, students will explore how artificial intelligence can improve patient outcomes, healthcare operations, and health equity—all while networking and competing for prizes.

When

March 5th and March 6th, 2026
8 am – 6 pm
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Where

ʳɫƵ Center
Room 400

We will provide continental breakfast each morning, and lunch will be provided both days.

What You Can Win

A panel of judges will evaluate each pitch, awarding the following prizes:

1st Place: Meta Quest VR Headset
2nd Place: Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
3rd Place: Portable External 2TB Hard Drive

Who Can Participate?

The HMI Hackathon is open to all students from across all colleges and universities in Georgia. Undergraduate and graduate students from any discipline are welcome, especially those with interest in healthcare, AI, or data analytics. No prior experience required, just curiosity and teamwork.

Agenda

Day 1 – Thursday, March 5, 2026

Vibe Coding Introduction, Ideation, & Early Development

Time Program
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Check-in & continental breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Overview of Hackathon goals, expectations, and judging criteria

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Introduction to Vibe Coding

What is vibe coding

Overview of tools and platforms

Intro to Google AI Studio

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Hackathon theme announcement & target criteria
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Team work session (1)

Ideation, design, and early development

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Team work session (2)

Mentors available throughout

5:45 PM – 6:00 PM Day 1 wrap-up & Day 2 reminders

Day 2 – Friday, March 6, 2026

Development, Presentations, Raffles, & Awards

Time Program
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast & check-in
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Morning kickoff & overview
9:15 AM – 12:00 AM

Team work session (3)

Raffle #1 (must be present to win)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Team work session (4)

Raffle #2 (must be present to win)

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Team Presentations (3–4 minutes per team)

Judges score presentations

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes

Awards Ceremony

Sponsor recognition

Event concludes

Register Your Interest

All students who want to participate in the HMI Hackathon should register by February 16, 2026.

Participants will compete in teams between three and five students. We welcome individual participants, though they will be assigned to teams prior to the event by the HMI Team.

All Team members must complete their own registration.

The HMI Hackathon offers organizations and individuals the opportunity to support the students who will shape the future of healthcare. Review the sponsorship options below to discover how you can make a difference.

$5,000 – Event Naming Rights + DHT Summit Sponsor (1 spot available)

“HMI Hackathon by Company Name”

  • Exclusive recognition as the official event sponsor
  • Prominent logo placement on event collateral, website, and marketing materials
  • Exclusive promotional message included in event presentation
  • Verbal recognition during opening and closing remarks
  • Opportunity to participate as a mentor during the hackathon
  • Bonus recognition at the Digital Healthcare Transformations Summit on April 29, hosted at Marietta Country Club, with industry participation

$3,000 – Joint Hackathon + DHT Summit Sponsor (5 spots available)

  • Logo displayed on event collateral, website, and marketing materials
  • Recognition during the HMI Hackathon day-of events
  • Opportunity to participate as a mentor during the hackathon
  • Bonus recognition at the Digital Healthcare Transformations Summit on April 29, hosted at Marietta Country Club with industry participation

Award Sponsorships

$1,500 – First Place Prize & Award Sponsor

  • Company name on first-place award plaque
  • Recognition on the event website

$1,000 – Second Place Prize & Award Sponsor

  • Company name on second-place award plaque
  • Recognition on the event website

$500 – Third Place Prize & Award Sponsor

  • Company name on third-place award plaque
  • Recognition on the event website

$1,000 – Merchandising Sponsor (1 spot available)

  • Logo on lanyards for name tags
  • Hackathon collectable Coin, HMI Logo on one side, sponsoring company logo on the other side

$500 – Raffle Sponsor (2 spots available)

  • Recognition during raffle announcements
  • Recognition on the event website