
About this event
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
Topics & Tags
AI
AI
Date & time
Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Europe/Zurich
Location
Winterthur
Europe/Zurich
Organised by
European Defense Tech Hub