Hackathon 2025: Connecting Europe by Shaping Regional Identities in our Workplace

AI tools and chatbots are becoming essential in the digital workforce, supporting tasks from legal research to customer service. As their presence grows, so do the questions: Who trains and guides these systems? What new roles and skills will be needed to ensure their responsible and effective use? And how will this shift impact people, workplaces, and society at large?

As we explore the future of work, it’s crucial to design collaborative structures where human teams and AI agents complement each other’s strengths. This is especially relevant for regions like Lower Austria, where AI can help bridge urban and rural divides by enabling more inclusive access to services, education, and innovation. The challenge lies in shaping a regional workforce that not only adapts to AI but actively co-creates with it, preserving local identity while embracing digital transformation.

E³UDRES² Hackathon 2025 | all facts at a glance

🗓️ Date

02 Dec - 04 Dec 2025 (exact times tba)

📍 Location

St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria

🙋‍♀️ Open for

This event is open for students of
🠖 Politehnica University Timisoara
🠖 Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
🠖 St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences

as well as students from the E³UDRES² associated universities

💬 Event Language

English

💰 Costs

Participation is free. Check with your institution for travel and accommodation costs.

🌟 ECTS

3 ECTS can be awarded depending on your institution. Check with your institutional contacts for details.

3 reasons to join this Hackathon

🌟 Create impact by working on real-life challenges: Directly influence European regions by working with local stakeholders

🌟 Expand Your Network: Collaborate with a diverse group of students, local entrepreneurs and mentors

🌟 Get out of your comfort zone: Improve valuable skills like time management, intercultural collaboration, presentation skills, or prioritizing tasks - all while working with new people in a challenging timeframe

What to expect from a E³UDRES² Hackathon

E³UDRES² Hackathons will give you intense three days with a whirlwind of ideas, teamwork, and problem-solving as you tackle real-world challenges. Whether you're working together in Austria, Germany or Finland, the clock is ticking, and sleep is optional!

Expect late-night brainstorming sessions, high-energy collaboration, and new friendships formed along the way. And remember, this isn’t (just) for coders—it’s an open-to-all event, where any skill set is welcome. Come with your passion and leave with unforgettable memories!

Hackathon Timeline & structure

Participants will arrive at their local hub on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, where the Hackathon officially starts in the afternoon. After a good night's sleep in a hotel near the event location (02. - 03.12.2025), the intensive 24-hour problem-solving sprint begins in the morning. The event officially ends after the presentation of the winners in the afternoon on 4 December 2025.

⚠️ Important: There will NOT be a second hotel night, as the second night (03. - 04.12.2025) will be spent entirely at the event location. Teams will work throughout the night, collaborating, prototyping, and refining their ideas, culminating in the final pitches and presentations on 4 December 2025.

The Hackathon is intensive and there is no specific time set aside for sleep - it's a time for passion, creativity, and teamwork. The goal: presenting a concrete solution that contributes to “Connecting Europe by Shaping Regional Identities."

Mandatory Preparation Sessions

Before the main Hackathon, there are mandatory preparatory sessions to build skills, align expectations, and foster intercultural collaboration to get you well-prepared for the event. The sessions will be hosted online.