March 7 and 8, 2026 • Toronto Metropolitan University
Hack the Case brings together TMU engineering students to learn from industry professionals and compete in teams.
It combines the technicality of hackathons through a coding challenge and the strategic thinking of case
competitions through a business challenge, all built around the same central theme. Enhance your skills,
network with professionals, and gain insights from industry leaders.
Doors open. Check in with your team and grab some breakfast to fuel the day ahead.
9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Kick off the event with welcome remarks and an overview of the challenges ahead.
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Team Briefing
Teams are guided to their respective rooms for a full briefing on the coding and business challenges.
10:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Teams Work on Presentations
The main hacking block. Collaborate, build, and strategize to tackle both the coding and business challenges and create a compelling, well-rounded submission.
Lunch provided from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Lunch
Take a break and refuel. Lunch is provided for all participants. (Included within the working block above.)
6:30 PM
Submission Deadline
All team submissions must be completed by 6:30 PM sharp. No late submissions will be accepted.
6:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Great work today! Come back tomorrow for industry insights, presentations, and the awards ceremony.
Sunday, March 8th, 2026
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Attendees Arrive & Check-In
Doors open for Day 2. Check in and enjoy breakfast before the day begins.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Welcome back remarks to kick off the presentation and networking day.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Industry Panel
Hear from experienced industry professionals as they share insights, career journeys, and advice for aspiring engineers.
12:00 PM to 12:10 PM
Student Open Q&A
Ask the panelists your questions directly in an open forum.
12:10 PM to 12:30 PM
Networking Session
Connect with industry professionals and fellow participants. Industry Panel concludes.
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Lunch
Enjoy a provided lunch and recharge before the final presentation block.
1:15 PM to 1:30 PM
Teams & Judges Guided to Rooms
Teams and judges are escorted to their respective presentation rooms to get settled.
1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Team Presentations to Judges + Deliberation
Teams present their coding and business solutions to the panel of judges. Deliberation takes place after all presentations are complete.
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Celebrate the outstanding work from all teams, recognize the winners, and enjoy a closing dinner together. Thank you for participating!