By By Ramakrishna Sonakam
Publication Date: 2025-12-11 12:00:00
On December 5, 2025, IBM partnered with the Seidenberg School’s Pace Data Science Society to host a full-day hackathon at Pace University. The event opened with remarks from IBM technology leaders Jonathan Hill (Technology Executive Leader), Rich L’Insalata (Executive IT Architect), and Lindsey Sample (Technology Sales Leader), who introduced students to IBM’s AI workflow tool, Watson Orchestrate. The presentation included a practical demonstration of how the tool automates routine tasks, connects applications, and enables users to build streamlined workflows without advanced coding.
More than 15 IBM mentors were on-site to support student teams throughout the day, helping them explore real-world applications of Watson Orchestrate across four use cases based on actual Pace University web services. As teams analyzed their scenarios, developed ideas, built prototypes, and presented their solutions, their work showcased a range of inventive approaches and thoughtful…
