Ideathon 2026

​Your Idea. Build It Together.

​Have an idea worth exploring? Or simply enjoy solving problems and thinking creatively?

​Join the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies and UpClub at California State University, East Bay, for Ideathon 2026, an interactive event that brings students together to brainstorm, collaborate, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges.

​Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, technology, business, design, or simply want to try something new, Ideathon is an opportunity to connect with like-minded students, exchange perspectives, and turn ideas into possibilities.

​What to Expect

• ​Brainstorm and Innovate: Explore challenges and develop creative solutions.

• ​Collaborate: Work alongside students from different backgrounds and disciplines.

• ​Pitch Your Ideas: Present your team's ideas and share your solutions.

• ​Connect and Learn: Meet fellow students, exchange perspectives, and gain experience in creative problem-solving.

​Event Details

​Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: CORE 178 & 179, California State University, East Bay
Admission: Free

​No Experience Necessary

​You don't need an existing business idea or prior entrepreneurship experience to participate. Just bring your curiosity, creativity, and willingness to collaborate.

​Come with curiosity. Leave with new ideas, connections, and possibilities.

​Organized by the Smith Center for Private Enterprise Studies and UpClub at CSU East Bay.