AI Signature Programs
These programs will help you build your project portfolio and professional work experience.
AI Competitions
AI-Enabled Investing Competition
September 18, 2026
The AI -Enabled Investing Competition is an opportunity for students to develop analysis and models to propose investment recommendations in real-time using AI tools. Participants will receive feedback and coaching from industry leaders using AI in financial services. Students of all experience levels are encouraged to participate (as part of a team or can request team assignment)!
This competition is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Alex Cha (MBA'96).
BGC AI in Finance Competition
January 22, 2027 | Applications Open Soon
In this challenge, teams will analyze financial datasets and build AI models to solve investment challenges - such as portfolio optimization, risk assessment, or trading strategy development - with their solutions presented to a panel of BGC representatives based on accuracy, creativity, and practical impact. The competition is an ideal opportunity for second-year students actively recruiting for summer 2028 internships and third-year students recruiting for upcoming analyst opportunities.
This partnership is made possible by the dedicated engagement with our Executive Sponsors, John Abularrage, CEO of BGC Group and Jason Kaufman, Managing Director, Assistant General Counsel and Head of BGC Front Office and Technology HR - Americas.
Vibe Coding Challenge
January 22-24, 2027 | Applications Open December 1, 2026
The Vibe Coding Hackathon challenges teams of College students from all majors to us AI technologies to imagine, design, and ship a solution to a real-world problem. This year’s competition will center around AI applications in healthcare. Open to all class years.
This hands-on development challenge is made possible by a generous financial contribution from Charlotte Black AB'15 in support of UChicago’s AI Career Programs.
Khosla Tech & Innovation Showcase
Applications Open November 23, 2026
Learn new technical skills and build a portfolio you can share with employers! The UChicago Tech Showcase has two components: a project work period lasting several weeks and a final showcase where students present on their projects to a panel of expert judges. Open to all class years.
The Tech & Innovation Showcase is proudly sponsored by Rishi Khosla P'28 and Milan Khosla P'28. Their support of this program provides entrepreneurial students with the resources needed to develop their ideas into working products and prototypes!
AI Recruiting Immersion Weeks
San Francisco AI Immersion Week
September 22-24 | September 2026 Applications now closed
Hosted at The Third Coast Foundry, The Polsky Center's new physical space in San Francisco, this program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks. Afternoon sessions will welcome high-growth startups and leading tech firms for employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace and suggestions for how to secure AI-forward roles. Open to rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years
Chicago AI Immersion Week
September 22-24 | September 2026 Applications now closed
This program will provide students with AI tooling training across technical and non-technical tracks, and employer-led sessions introducing the variety of AI applications in the workplace as they prepare for internships and future careers in artificial intelligence. Open to rising 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years