Schedule

Hult Campus Lobby

Check in, collect your participant badge, welcome packet, and event materials.

Fenway Bleachers

Welcome orientation for all startup teams. Overview of the competition format, rules, schedule, and what to expect over the next two days.

7th Floor Atrium

Buffet lunch provided for all participants.

Fenway Bleachers

Welcome remarks and keynote session to set the stage for the competition.

Assigned Classrooms

Head to your assigned pitch room. Room assignments will be shared during orientation and at registration.

Assigned Pitch Rooms

Each team delivers a 4-minute pitch followed by 4 minutes of Q&A. Judges will score (2 min) and provide feedback (2 min) after each pitch, with a 3-minute transition between teams.

Assigned Pitch Rooms

15-minute break during the Preliminary Round.

Assigned Pitch Rooms

Continuation of the Preliminary Round using the same pitch and judging format.

Assigned Pitch Rooms

15-minute break after Preliminary Round (Session II).

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Appetizers and drinks for all participants. A chance to unwind, meet fellow teams, and connect with the Hult Prize community.

7th Floor Atrium

Coffee, pastries, and light breakfast for all startup teams.

Fenway Bleachers

Day 2 opening remarks and introduction to the finals format.

Fenway Bleachers

The top 8 teams from the Preliminary Round present on the main stage. Each team delivers a 4-minute pitch with 4 minutes of Q&A and a 2-minute transition.

Fenway Bleachers / Atrium

Short break between finals and the speaker session.

Fenway Bleachers

A special speaker session featuring Hult Faculty while final deliberations take place.

Fenway Bleachers

Winner announcement, awards presentation, and closing remarks from the organizers.