HackCarpathia 2026

HackCarpathia 2026 will once again transform Rzeszów into a hub of innovation, collaboration, and cross-cultural exchange. The event will take place on 16–20 April 2026 and is co-organized by the University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (UITM) and the Podkarpackie Innovation Center. This 24-hour hackathon will bring together students from across Europe to work side by side and create solutions with real-world impact. HackCarpathia invites participants aged 16+ from a wide range of academic backgrounds, including technology, engineering, design, business, social sciences, and the arts. What connects them is the desire to explore and collaborate beyond borders. As a member of the SUNRISE Alliance, UITM extends this invitation especially to students from partner universities across Europe, encouraging them to join a shared experience of innovation and international community-building.