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UAI Innovators Hackathon
Solve Real Utility Challenges. Showcase Your Innovation. Shape the Future of the Industry.
The UAI Innovators Hackathon is a virtual team competition that brings together utility professionals to solve real-world industry challenges using the Awesense Digital Twin Platform.
Working alongside peers from across the utility industry, teams will apply analytics, engineering, operations, and business expertise to develop innovative solutions with real-world impact. Projects will be evaluated by industry experts, with winning teams recognized at UA Week 2026.
Whether you're an analyst, engineer, planner, data scientist, GIS professional, developer, or business leader, this is your opportunity to collaborate, learn, and demonstrate what's possible.
Registration is now open.
Why Participate?
- Solve a real-world utility challenge using cutting-edge technology.
- Gain hands-on experience with the Awesense Digital Twin platform.
- Collaborate with peers from utilities across North America.
- Build innovative solutions with support from industry experts.
- Showcase your team's work to utility leaders at UA Week.
- Receive recognition across the UAI community and Awesense network.
- Learn new skills while making lasting industry connections.
Registration is open through August 14
Key Dates
July 17: Registration Open
August 14: Registration Closes
August 17: Teams Confirmed & IT Access Begins
August 31: Project Development Begins
September 25: Final Project Submission
Sept. 28-Oct. 8: Judging
October 21: Winner Recognized at UA Week 2026
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