Days of Progress is an intensive 48-hour hackathon organised by CIVICA Think Tank at SGH Warsaw School of Economics on 9–10 May 2026. Two days filled with mentor sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Technical and business major students from top universities will work together to create unique solutions.
What Makes This Different?
- Individual registrations only — you don't need a team to join. We'll match you with other students so your team has a balanced mix of technical and business skills.
- AI-welcomed — we encourage you to utilise all the resources available to create the best solution.
- A cross-university experience — get to work with interdisciplinary teams from different Warsaw universities. Expand not only your skill set, but your network as well.
- 100% English — the event will be conducted fully in English.
The Task
Your team will be given 1 of 4 real-world cases provided by Binderless and Pay Move. The challenges focus on AI, digital infrastructure, ConTech, and FinTech. The full details are revealed only on 9 May, so that every team has a fair shot at solving them.
Why Should You Come?
- Learn from the best! Join workshops from top-level executives and founders, learning from their experience in the field.
- Develop new skills! Get new skills in business strategy and technical design.
- Get direct recruitment access! This is a space for recruitment, giving you direct access to potential job opportunities with our partners and mentors.
- Engage in international collaboration! Work in teams with students from different backgrounds.
- Solve real-world business cases! Work on actual market challenges provided by our innovative startup and corporate partners.
Partners & Mentors
We are proud to collaborate with a diverse ecosystem of partners, from leading venture capital firms like Kogito Ventures to innovative startups like Binderless and Pay Move. Our participants are guided by experienced mentors, including COOs, CTOs, and successful entrepreneurs. Stay tuned for the full list of our partners!
Timeline
- Registration: 22 April – 5 May 2026
- Assignment to a team: 5–8 May 2026
- The hackathon: 9–10 May 2026
Preliminary Agenda
Day 1 — 9 May
- 9:30 – 10:30 | Opening Ceremony
- 10:30 – 11:00 | Lecture 1
- 11:00 – 11:30 | Lecture 2
- 11:30 – 13:30 | Working Block & Mentor Session
- 13:30 – 14:30 | Break / Lunch
- 14:30 – 15:00 | Lecture 3
- 15:00 – 15:30 | Lecture 4
- 15:30 – 19:30 | Working Block & Mentor Session
Day 2 — 10 May
- 09:30 – 10:30 | Mentor Session
- 10:30 – 11:00 | Lecture 5
- 11:00 – 15:00 | Working Block
- 15:00 – 16:00 | Break / Lunch
- 16:00 – 17:00 | Small Pitches
- 17:00 – 17:30 | Pre-Eliminations
- 17:30 – 18:00 | Final Pitches
- 18:00 – 18:30 | Verdict
- 18:30 – 20:30 | Finals and Ending Ceremony
Our Legacy
Days of Progress is the next evolution of Startup Step by Step, a successful hackathon organised at SGH Warsaw School of Economics for over a decade. Past winners have developed everything from AI-driven legal automation to satellite-based neural networks for environmental protection. Past partners include: PwC, EY, Kearney, Allegro, mBank, Red Bull, and Erasmus+.
Organised by
CIVICA Think Tank
Student Initiative at SGH Warsaw School of Economics