International Hackathon

What is an International Hackathon?

A hackathon is an event where creative, open-minded, entrepreneurial people from different disciplines meet together - in an intensive business development sprint - to work together to find a solution to a specific industry or technology problem or challenge. The goal is to create an MVP - which is a demo version of the product / service, NOT a prototype - during the event, thus supporting the viability of the idea. In many cases, teams continue to work on the MVP, either out of self-interest or after a hackathon, until a final, marketable solution is found. In fact, the hackathon is a challenge-based complex learning framework.

This year's topic

Harmony between generations

The aim of the competition is to find solutions that reveal the differences between generations and help to understand them effectively, bring them closer together, and bridge the gaps between them. During the semester, students will seek solutions to the following questions: How can community programs be developed that take into account the diversity of the older generation? In what form can joint technological learning be implemented, where young people help older people use smart devices and artificial intelligence applications? how to create forums where different age groups can discuss social, cultural, or technological issues together, what forms of shared learning can help knowledge sharing between generations, and how mutual respect and the reduction of the generation gap can be encouraged through joint projects and mentoring programs.

The program (12-13. November)

The course will take place in person in room B323.

12th November, 2025

12:30-13:00 Registration (3rd floor B323)

13:00-13:30 Opening inspirative session

13:30-14:00 Pitch training

14:00-14:45 Teamwork: Troubleshooting/problem identification

14:45-15:00 COFFEE BREAK

15:00-16:30 Teamwork: problem dissection/problem refinement

16:30-17:00 Keynote speaker

13th November, 2025 (3rd floor – Room B323)

8:00-8:30 Coffee Break to start the day

8:30-9:30 Teamwork: drafting solution concepts

9:30-10:15 Teamwork: Refining solutions, selecting 1 final

10:15-10:30 COFFEE BREAK

10:30-11:00 Teamwork: drafting MVP sketches

11:00-12:00 Teamwork: MVP creation

12:00-13:00 LUNCH BREAK

13:00-14:00 Expert validation I.

14:00-15:00 Expert validation II.

15:00-16:00 Teamwork: Preparing for the pitch

16:00-16:30 COFFEE BREAK

From 16:30 Pitch presentations (currently 20 teams x 2+5 minutes)

Jury decision + announcement of results

For further questions, please contact Csenge Tóth at toth.csenge [at] ktk.pte.hu (toth[dot]csenge[at]ktk[dot]pte[dot]hu)