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January 30 - February 1, 2026 In person event

WDS Spark event participants working together on projects.
WDS Spark event participants collaborating on a project.
WDS Spark event participants presenting their project.
WDS Spark event participants brainstorming ideas.

What is Spark?

Spark Hackathon x Case Competition is a 24-hour innovation challenge where students come together to design, prototype, and pitch creative solutions to a real-world problem.

By combining the hands-on building of a hackathon with the strategic thinking of a case competition, Spark pushes participants to go beyond coding and think deeply about why their solutions matter.

At Spark, teams of up to 4 are challeged with a real life case, centered on social good, an issue that impacts communities locally or globally.

Spark is designed for everyone: developers, designers, entrepreneurs, and anyone excited to solve meaningful problems. It's a space where students work collaboratively, learn new skills, and innovate for causes that drive positive change.

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