Critical Infrastructure Shield Hackathon Switzerland

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. 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/ 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 Agenda Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00 – Doors open 13:00 – Welcome by Organizers 14:00 – Workshop Sessions 17:00 – Presentation of Challenges and Mentors 18:00 – Start of Hacking Saturday, October 24, 2026 Focused work all day 12:00 – Lunch Break 12:00–18:00 – Focus Work 18:00 – Progress Check with Mentors Sunday, October 25, 2026 09:00 – Breakfast & Last-Mile Sprint 12:00 – End of Hacking, Project Submission, Lunch Break 13:00 – Demo Day (Open to Visitors): Project Presentations 15:00 – Award Ceremony, After-Party & Networking