This Week in Winterthur Tech Events

Europe is at a turning point: The need for faster, bolder defense innovation has never been greater That’s why we’re bringing together 100+ hackers, builders, and visionaries from across Europe and beyond for a three-day hackathon in Switzerland. This isn’t just another hackathon—it’s the launchpad for the next generation of dual-use and defense technology! ​​Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Visitors ​​​​If you’re curious about the outcomes and what the teams have built, you can join the Demo Day on Sunday as an EDTH Community visitor by selecting a Community Visitor ticket. ​Not yet part of the EDTH Community? ​Get free access to all EDTH Community events for one year, including hackathon demo days, webinars, networking sessions, and our flagship New Defense Summit ​Sign up to become a member here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/ Agenda Friday, October 16, 2026 12:00 – Doors open13:00 – Welcome & Keynote14:00 – Workshop Sessions17:00 – Presentation of Challenges and Mentors18:00 – Start of Hacking Saturday, October 17, 2026 Focused work all day 12:00 – Lunch Break12:00–18:00 – Focus Work18:00 – Progress Check with Mentors Sunday, October 18, 2026 09:00 – Breakfast & Last-Mile Sprint12:00 – End of Hacking, Project Submission, Lunch Break13:00 – Demo Day (Open to Visitors): Project Presentations15:00 – Award Ceremony, After-Party & Networking Focus Areas Computer Vision & AI on Edge DevicesUnmanned & Autonomous Systems (UAS & UGV)Electronic & Cyber WarfareModular Sensor SystemsBattlefield Economics: Scaling Production FasterSpace Applications: OSINT & Satellite ImageryAdvanced Drone & Counter-Drone Technologies…and more