Schedule
May 1–2, 2026 (Friday-Saturday) · Hult International Business School, Cambridge MA
Competition begins in
31
Days
16
Hours
46
Minutes
45
Seconds
Day 1
Friday, May 1, 2026
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
Registration
Hult Campus Lobby
Check in, collect your participant badge, welcome packet, and event materials.
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Kickoff Orientation
Fenway Bleachers
Welcome orientation for all startup teams. Overview of the competition format, rules, schedule, and what to expect over the next two days.
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Lunch
7th Floor Atrium
Buffet lunch provided for all participants.
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Welcome Session
Fenway Bleachers
Welcome remarks and keynote session to set the stage for the competition.
3:00 PM
3:15 PM
Transition to Pitch Rooms
Assigned Classrooms
Head to your assigned pitch room. Room assignments will be shared during orientation and at registration.
3:15 PM
7:45 PM
Preliminary Round
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.
8:00 PM
9:00 PM
Networking Reception
1965
Appetizers and drinks for all participants. A chance to unwind, meet fellow teams, and connect with the Hult Prize community.
Day 2
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:00 AM
10:00 AM
Breakfast
7th Floor Atrium
Coffee, pastries, and light breakfast for all startup teams.
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
Finals Opening Ceremony
Fenway Bleachers
Day 2 opening remarks and introduction to the finals format.
10:15 AM
11:45 AM
Final Pitches — Top 8
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.
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
Break
Fenway Bleachers / Atrium
Short break between finals and the speaker session.
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Hult Talks — Speaker Session
Fenway Bleachers
A special speaker session featuring Hult Faculty while final deliberations take place.
1:00 PM
1:15 PM
Award Ceremony & Closing
Fenway Bleachers
Winner announcement, awards presentation, and closing remarks from the organizers. Congratulations to all teams!
All times are Eastern Time (ET). Room assignments will be confirmed at check-in. Questions? Email studentlife.boston.pg@hult.edu.

