GovTech Hackathon 2026

Participants will tackle specific challenges to transform public administration data into useful and accessible solutions for society as a whole. Meet developers, experts and interested individuals from government, business and civil society. Join in and help lay the digital foundations for our society. This edition revolves around the theme: « Leverage data – generate impact ».

The GovTech Hackathon covers a wide range of topics: innovative solutions for using and exchanging data, digital services for civil society and businesses, collaboration between public administration and the scientific community, and the use of artificial intelligence. Over two days, we will work together on specific challenges to develop solutions that will help make Switzerland more digitally connected. Participation is free of charge and registration can be completed here : registration GovTech Hackathon.

The Hackathon is organised by the DTI Sector of the Federal Chancellery, with the support of Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH). The event will take place at the Federal Office of Information Technology, Systems and Telecommunication (FOITT) in Zollikofen (BE).