EDTH

Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland

Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland
Upcoming
DateFri, 23 Oct, 09:00 – Sun, 25 Oct 2026, 13:00 CET
LocationWinterthur

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Europe’s critical infrastructure is increasingly exposed — from energy grids and transport hubs to data centers and communication networks. The threat landscape has changed: low-cost drones, hybrid cyberattacks, and denied-communication environments.​

From October 23-25, 2026, the first Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon in Switzerland brings together Europe’s top engineers, operators, founders, and industry leaders to build the systems that protect the backbone of modern society.

​Prototype real-world solutions designed to operate in contested environments — from counter-drone systems to resilient communications and autonomous defense.


​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.

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​Focus Areas

  • ​Critical Infrastructure Protection (energy, transport, communications)

  • ​Counter-Drone & Airspace Security

  • ​Autonomous Surveillance Systems (UAS & UGV)

  • ​Resilient Communications & Mesh Networks

  • ​Electronic & Cyber Warfare

  • ​Modular Sensor & Detection Systems

  • ​AI & Computer Vision on Edge Devices

​…and more

Join the EDTH Community and ​get free access to all EDTH Community events for one year

Agenda

Location

Winterthur