This hackathon is open to everyone, from undergraduate students through to senior academics, and industry.

Can you optimise the flow of one of Australia’s busiest airports?

Join the OPTIMA 2026 Hackathon, a one-day, hands-on challenge focused on improving aircraft turnaround scheduling at Melbourne Airport.

Work in teams of two to tackle a real-world optimisation problem and develop practical, high-impact solutions.

Why Take Part?

In this one-day hackathon, you will:

• Collaborate with OPTIMA researchers across disciplines

• Apply optimisation methods to a real industry problem

• Gain practical experience solving complex challenges

• Compete for prizes and present your ideas

How to Register

• Register as a team and include both names

• Register individually and we will match you with a teammate

Additional Information

• Monash University OPTIMA members can request a free Uber shuttle when registering

• Undergraduate or non-OPTIMA participants should include the name of the OPTIMA member who recommended them in the Notes section
  Can you optimise the flow of one of Australia’s busiest airports?