This year, we will focus on developing technological solutions that strengthen emergency readiness and save lives in the moments that matter most.

In collaboration with Israel’s security, emergency, and rescue agencies, the hackathon will be held as part of a joint effort to address one of the most pressing needs of this period: technology that integrates fast, performs under pressure, and delivers real operational impact. In every crisis - whether a wildfire, a natural disaster, a major road accident, a sudden medical emergency, or a missing person case - there are “golden minutes”: a narrow window in which the right information and close coordination determine what happens next.

Our purpose is to develop solutions that cut response times, enable real-time, evidence-based decisions, and strengthen coordination across all emergency forces. The goal is simple and uncompromising:

technology that is not just innovative,

but operational, immediate, and lifesaving.​

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The hackathon will be held on Thursday and Friday,
June 11–12, 2026. 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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