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ProductX 2025 is a dynamic, product-driven hackathon designed to empower students to take their first step into the exciting worlds of entrepreneurship and big tech. Designed to foster collaboration and creativity, ProductX challenges participants to develop impactful solutions to real-world problems over the course of two dynamic days. ProductX provides an immersive environment where students in groups of four can bring their ideas to life, build invaluable connections, and gain the skills to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. This is more than a competition—it’s where future innovators take their first steps.

Free for all BizTech members (non-members must purchase a membership upon acceptance). Your application does not guarantee your spot in ProductX.

SCHEDULE

March 22, 2025

9:30 AM

Registration and Check-In

HA 098

10:00 AM

Opening Remarks

HA 098

10:15 AM

Keynote Speaker

HA 098

10:40 AM

Registration of Teams

HA 098

11:00 AM

Product Ideation & Building

Hacking Rooms*

11:30 AM

Lunch

HA 237

12:00 PM

Hacking/Networking

Hacking Rooms*

5:30 PM

Dinner

HA 237

6:00 PM

Hacking/Networking

Hacking Rooms*

9:00 PM

Continuous Hacking

Birmingham

March 23, 2025

9:00 AM

Team Check-In + Breakfast

HA 237

10:00 AM

Hacking Session

Hacking Rooms*

1:00 PM

Lunch + Projects Due

Birmingham

1:30 PM

Round 1 of Judging

Judging Rooms**

3:00 PM

Prize Stream Presentation

HA 491 & HA 492

4:00 PM

Finalist Presentation (Top 3)

HA 098

4:45 PM

Closing Ceremonies + Awards

HA 098

*Hacking Rooms: HA 241, HA 243, HA 254, HA 291, HA 292, HA 293, HA 295, HA 296
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**Judging Rooms: HA 241, HA 243, HA 254, HA 292, HA 296

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