North Carolina FidHacks 2026

About the challengeThe Challenge: For many first-year college students, especially young women, this is thefirst time managing money, career decisions, and independence all at once.As the first generation of earners, builders, and digital natives, they're navigating finances without clear guidance while also trying to set themselves up for long-term success.The Solution Should:Help young women understand, manage, or grow moneyearly(budgeting, earning, investing, negotiating, side hustles, benefits, etc.)Usetechnology(apps, AI, platforms, games, extensions, or digital experience)Connect financial confidence tocareer growth, independence, or future goalsFeel relevant, empowering, and accessible toGen-Z women_______________________________________________________________________________________MONDAY, 5/118:30AMCheck-in & Welcome Breakfast9:00AM - 9:15AMRegional Welcome9:15AM - 9:20AM9:20AM - 9:50AMExperience OverviewIntroductions & Bingo9:50AM - 10:30AMLearning Session: Why Fidelity?10:30AM - 11:30AMTour - Hospitality11:30AM - 12:15PMWomen in Tech Panel12:15PM - 12:30PMHackathon Challenge Kick Off12:30PM - 1:30PMWorking Lunch1:30PM - 4:30PMHackathon Working Time, Recruiter Office Hours & FCAT Tours4:30PMMocktail Networking Reception5PMDepart for home/hotelTUESDAY, 5/128:30AM - 9:00AMCheck-in & Welcome Breakfast9:00AM - 9:15AMDay 1 Recap & Day 2 Overview9:15 - 10:00AMLearning Session: Technology Career Paths at Fidelity Investments10:00AM - 12:00PMHackathon Working Hours12:00PM - 1:00PMWorking Lunch1:00PM - 2:30PMFinalHackathon Working Time*2:15PM: final reminder projects due @ 2:30PM2:30PMProjects Due!3:00PMPresentations Start4:45PMWinners Announced & Event Wrap-up