Hackathon Pilsen (ENG)

Mobility Hackathon 2026: Blackout – When Crisis Strikes

Mobility Hackathon 2026: Blackout explores what happens when the world suddenly stops. What about public transport, intersections, and traffic jams? Who will direct autonomous trams and keep electric vehicles moving? Urban mobility is a complex organism – only smart, fast, and creative solutions can keep the city in motion.

Date and Location

February 13–14, 2026 (Friday 10:00 – Saturday 18:00)
TechTower, Koterovská 152, 326 00 Plzeň, Czech Republic

Who Can Join

The hackathon is open to everyone, not just students:
• University of West Bohemia (UWB)
• Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
• University of Defence (UoD)
You can register with your team or as an individual – teams can also be formed on-site.

Entry Fee

50 CZK – includes refreshments and the option to stay overnight on-site.

What is a Hackathon

A hackathon is an intense marathon of ideas, creativity, and collaboration, where ideas turn into solutions and individual enthusiasm merges into team strength.

Why Join

Hackathons are not just about solutions – they are about experience, collaboration, and the courage to try new things. Come share ideas, push boundaries, and discover innovations that keep cities moving even during crises.

Challenges

• Traffic modeling and crisis scenario simulations
• Smart solutions for blackouts and emergency situations
• Networking, workshops, and mentoring from experts

Prizes

• Cash prizes
• Material prizes and other surprises

Event Website

https://sitport.cz/en/kategorie/hackathons

Partners

City of Plzeň IT Administration, SPARROW project and its partners, University of West Bohemia (UWB), Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), University of Defence (UoD)

This hackathon is an opportunity for collaboration, innovation, and developing solutions that keep cities moving even in unexpected crises.