The Hackathon

ESCP Hackathon 2026 - 9 November 2026
AI × Impact | Building Future Scenarios

The ESCP Careers Centre invites companies to take part in the 6th edition of the ESCP Hackathon, taking place on 9 November 2026 at ESCP Turin Campus. This international competition brings together talented ESCP students and leading companies for a day dedicated to innovation, collaboration and impact.

Under the theme “AI × Impact – Building Future Scenarios”, participants will explore how Artificial Intelligence could transform the future of work, business and society.

Working alongside corporate mentors, student teams will challenge conventional thinking, explore alternative future scenarios and develop innovative solutions tailored to their mentor company's industry.

The goal is to move beyond technology itself and explore how organisations can take action today to shape a more desirable, sustainable and impactful future.

Why Participate?

• Strengthen Your Employer Brand: Enhance your company's visibility within the international ESCP community, showcase your commitment to innovation and connect with the next generation of business talent.
• Engage with Future Talent: Build meaningful relationships with talented students, discover fresh perspectives and identify potential future professionals.
• Connect with Industry Leaders: Take advantage of dedicated networking opportunities to exchange ideas and build relationships with professionals from leading companies and the ESCP community.
• Increase Your Brand Visibility: Benefit from exposure through the event's communication activities, including visibility across ESCP's student network and official School channels.

Event Highlights

• Collaborate with Talented Students: Your company representatives will act as corporate mentors, guiding student teams as they explore future scenarios and develop innovative, business-relevant solutions.
• Explore AI-Driven Innovation: Discover fresh perspectives on how Artificial Intelligence could reshape industries, business models and the way organisations create value.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with students, corporate representatives and members of the ESCP community throughout the event.
• Project Collection: Receive a collection of the projects developed during the competition, offering insights into emerging ideas and innovative approaches.
• Student Directory: Gain access to a directory of participating students, including their LinkedIn profiles, to facilitate professional connections and future recruitment opportunities.

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