This year, we will focus on developing technological solutions to combat disinformation and strengthen public trust. The hackathon will be held in collaboration with the Israeli Internet Association, as part of a joint effort to address one of the most pressing threats of our time. According to the 2025 Global Risks Report, disinformation is the world’s leading global risk, with only 40% of people trusting the news they consume. In Israel, 86% of citizens report difficulty identifying reliable information online, and 73% of teenagers have been exposed to false content about sensitive national issues (Bezeq Report, 2024).

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The hackathon will be held on Thursday and Friday, May 8–9, 2025. 140 computer science students from both the graduate and undergraduate programs will gather for a 24-hour programming marathon, collaborating with faculty members, researchers, industry engineers, and professionals from the fields of media, public diplomacy, as well as researchers in information and behavior — to develop solutions with real applications.
This exceptional event will take place on the Technion campus. You can learn more about the event from articles published by the Technion and on Ynet.

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