Florida Atlantic's

AI Promptathon 2026

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Florida Atlantic's AI Promptathon 2026

Join students from across FAU to explore AI, develop practical solutions, and compete in teams to solve real-world business challenges using owlONE. No prior AI expertise is required. Whether you're a beginner or experienced AI user, this event offers the perfect incubator for team collaboration, exploration, and showcasing ideas.

Hosted by the Management Information Systems Association (MISA)

The Management Information Systems Association (MISA) at Florida Atlantic University is proud to host this innovative Promptathon event, specially designed for business students eager to explore practical AI solutions. MISA invites all aspiring business professionals to join us in leveraging AI to transform real-world business operations, data insights, marketing strategies, and organizational workflows.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsor

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support of Cloudforce, whose partnership makes this event possible.

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Event Details

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Venue

FAU Office Depot Center, OD 101
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Cash Prizes

💰 Win Your Share of $1,000 in Cash Prizes!
🥇 1st Place: $500
🥈 2nd Place: $300
🥉 3rd Place: $200

Cash prizes sponsored by Cloudforce.

Save the Date

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MISA Workshop & Teammate Matching

When: Wednesday, October 7 from 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Where: Phil Smith Hall (BU 410)
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owlONE Virtual Onboarding Session

When: Thursday, October 8 from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Virtual Session | A calendar invite with the link will be sent to competitors as we get closer to the event.

Showcase Ideas

Be inspired by these suggestions

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AI for Business Operations

Streamlining workflows and improving productivity.
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AI for Data & Decision-Making

Turning data into insights and recommendations.
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AI for Marketing & Customer Engagement

Campaigns, personas, and customer experience.
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AI to Improve FAU

Solving real-world institutional challenges.

Craft your own idea!

Have a unique concept you'd like to explore? Bring your ideas or real-world challenges.
Need help getting started? Chat with our Brainstorming Bot to generate ideas.

Schedule

October 16

2:00 PM

Check-in / registration

2:30 PM

Kickoff and overview

3:00 PM

Competition Starts | On-site Help

The contest officially begins! On-site help from our staff and mentors is available during this time.

7:00 PM

On-site Facilities and Help Ends

Participants can continue to build off-site.

October 17

8:00 AM

On-site Facilities Open

Participants can use the on-site facilities, but hands-on help from staff and mentors is not available.

10:00 AM

On-site Help Opens

Hands-on help from staff and mentors becomes available.

1:00 PM

Final Submissions Due

2:00 PM

Project Presentations & Judging

4:00 PM

Awards & Closing Remarks

5:00 PM

Event Ends

FAQs

Who can participate?
Open to all currently enrolled FAU students across all majors.
Do I need prior coding or AI experience?
No experience needed! owlONE is beginner-friendly, and mentors will be on-site.
How many people can a team have?
A team can have up to 4 people, max.
What if I don't have a team?
Register solo—we will match you with teammates during the kickoff on October 16.
What should I bring?
Bring your laptop, charger, and FAU Student ID.

Questions?

Visit MISA at misafau.com.