Official check-in for EnergyHack@GT 2026, where participants confirm registration and get ready for the weekend ahead.

A introduction to EnergyHack@GT 2026 and official rules.

Opening keynote by Ann Dunkin on digital innovation, public sector technology, and the future of resilient energy systems.

Casual mixer where participants meet, match skills, and lock in their hackathon teams after dinner.

Session on artificial intelligence and the Kendeda Initiative hosted by the director of applied research at AI@GT.

Problem statements drop, teams start building, and mentors begin their first round of office hours.

Grab breakfast sponsored by Phillips 66 and regroup with your team.

Workshop on using data and modeling to shape utility decisions, policy, and regulatory strategy.

Grab lunch sponsored by GE Vernova while working on projects.

An interactive session led by GE Vernova that introduces students to the real-world challenges of building a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

A hands-on workshop introducing how to use GitHub Copilot to speed up development, write better code, and collaborate more effectively during the hackathon.

A hands-on workshop exploring how to use Google AI Studio to prototype, test, and integrate AI models quickly and effectively during the hackathon.

Leadership-focused keynote from Troy Rice on delivering large-scale energy projects and cultivating high-performing teams.

Dinner sponsored by NextEra Energy for participants, judges, and sponsors as teams prepare for the later night work session.

Breakfast while finalizing projects.

Exploring how real-time monitoring and data-driven insights can be used to track efficiency, predict failures, and optimize performance across modern energy infrastructure.

Code freeze and Devpost submission, followed by lunch while judges review projects.

Teams share their work with judges, sponsors, and fellow participants.

A closing keynote from Emily Morris on founding a clean energy startup, scaling new energy technologies, and what students can do next.

Awards ceremony with final remarks from organizers and sponsors.