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Play With Purpose Sustainability Hackathon

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Build a better future for the planet

Against the backdrop of Atlanta’s biggest sporting moment this summer, Cox Enterprises is bringing Play With Purpose to life with a 3-day hackathon to tackle the sustainability challenges that matter most.

Form your team, pitch your solutions and you could win one of several unique prizes, or our grand prize: tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

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Choose your track

Sponsored by:

Energy

Innovate on energy operations for one of America’s premier power companies.

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Agriculture

Preserving resources through agriculture and water conservation tech.

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Places & Spaces

Sustainable urban living. Smarter buildings and efficient use of city infrastructure.

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Making & Remaking

Circular economy solutions for waste reduction and material sustainability.

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Moving Things & People

Decarbonizing transport for people and logistics around the globe.

Sponsored by:

Freekick

Bring your own challenge! Any project that pushes the boundaries of sustainability.

The Rewards

Compete for amazing prizes, executive networking and the opportunity to showcase your innovations on a global stage with some of the biggest names around.

Grand Prize:

  • Four tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026

Track Winners:

  • Exclusive prizes for each of the six specialized tracks

How it works

Step 01

Form your team

Assemble a team of up to four students, find a team through our matching process, or compete on your own as a lone wolf. Cross-disciplinary teams encouraged — designers, engineers, business students all welcome.

Step 02

Pick a track

Choose one of the sustainability tracks that aligns with your interests and strengths.

Step 03

Build your solution

Over 72 hours, you can build your solution at our Atlanta facility or your home – but be ready to present and pitch on June 17.

Step 04

Pitch & win

Present to a panel of industry judges in-person on June 17. Top teams across tracks compete for amazing prizes and World Cup tickets. Network with some of the biggest industry players.

    What’s in it for you?

    • Win extraordinary prizes, including four tickets to the FIFA World Cup.
    • Bring your vision to life with winning teams securing a guaranteed late-round interview for the Cox Cleantech Residency program.
    • Connect with our recruitment team on-site to discuss how your passion for solving complex problems can lead to a meaningful career.
    • Present your pitch to a panel of Atlanta’s top business leaders and partners from the following organizations:

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    Presenting Sponsor

    Atlanta-based leader operating and investing in businesses that are run well and do good in the world, always building what’s next.

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    Operating Partners

    Come Play With Purpose with us and build a more sustainable future

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