2027 EVENT
TEN YEARS OF BRILLIANCE. ONE NEW CHAPTER.
The 10th annual HBCU Battle of the Brains is coming to Austin, Texas, September 28 through October 1, 2027.
THE BATTLE IN ACTION
See what makes the Battle unforgettable.
Experience the energy, collaboration, and brilliance that define HBCU Battle of the Brains. Watch the recap, then explore what is ahead for our tenth annual competition.
SAVE THE DATE
September 28 to October 1, 2027.
We are preparing to welcome HBCU students, institutions, and partners to Austin for the tenth annual HBCU Battle of the Brains. For our tenth anniversary, the competition moves from the spring SXSW season to the fall, aligning more closely with university calendars and corporate recruiting cycles. The program will center on the competition and the connections that make this experience distinctive.
This page will be updated as official information becomes available. Please check back for the finalized venue, host hotel, program schedule, registration dates, and participation requirements.
From the 2026 competition: a student team takes the stage.
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
Your ideas belong here.
The work begins with a challenge and grows through collaboration, preparation, and the courage to share a solution.
Explore the experience as we prepare for the tenth annual HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin.
GET INVOLVED
There is a place for your interest now.
HBCU INSTITUTIONS
Connect with us to explore sending a team and preparing students for the competition.
STUDENTS
Learn about the experience, begin discussing team opportunities on campus, and visit the 2027 registration page for official updates.
ORGANIZATIONS
Talk with us about meaningful partnership and engagement opportunities for 2027.
STAY INFORMED
Official announcements will appear here.
The confirmed information is the event’s tenth annual edition, the dates September 28 to October 1, 2027, and Austin, Texas as host city. All additional logistics will be published when finalized.
THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.
Join us in celebrating HBCU talent and preparing for the 10th annual event in Austin.
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