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https://events.eurodefense.tech/events/european-defense-tech-hackathon-lisbon
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Time to Accelerate European Defense Innovation 🚀
Join us and 200+ hackers from all across Europe and beyond for the European Defense Tech Hackathon on November 6-8, 2026, in Lisbon, Portugal.
Wanna come as a visitor? Join our EDTH Community here: https://community.eurodefense.tech/
Goal
We want to bridge the gaps between technologists, the public sector, investors, and operators in dual-use and defense technology. This hackathon will demonstrate the talent and drive of the European ecosystem.
Get inspired by the challenges we have prepared, or feel free to bring your own project. You'll get feedback from folks who have been on the frontline to ensure you're solving real problems.
Our goal with the hackathon is to put you in a position to continue towards deployment.
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, November 6, 2026
Kick-off Day
12:00 - Doors open & Networking
13:00 - Welcome by Organizers & Keynote
14:00 - Workshops (EY, sponsors & external speakers incl. the Ukrainian military)
17:00 - Presentation of Mentors, Challenges & Team Formation
18:00 - Start of Hacking & Open-ended Networking
00:00 - Doors Close (no overnight staying or hacking)
Saturday, November 7, 2026
08:00 - Doors Open
12:00 - Lunch
00:00 - Doors Close (no overnight staying or hacking)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
08:00 - Doors Open
10:00 - Testing of Presentations
12:00 - Lunch Break, End of Hacking
Demo Day (Open to Visitors)
13:00 - Pitches of teams
15:00 - Award Ceremony
15:30 - After-party & Networking
