23rd May 2025
8:00 - 18:00
Zürich
A one-day hackathon to raise awareness, engagement and network around Green IT and the environmental impact of technology.
About
What to expect?
Get ready for a day of innovation and collaboration! Join us for a hackathon filled with challenges, creative solutions, and networking opportunities. And that's not all – stick around until the end to hear the announcement of the winners and enjoy a delightful apero with fellow participants.
Expected to code?
While coding skills are valuable, they're not the only thing that matters here. We encourage participants from all backgrounds to join us – whether you're a developer, designer, business strategist, or simply someone with a keen interest in sustainability. Teams will benefit from diverse skill sets, so don't hesitate to join us!
Who should attend?
Whether you're a seasoned coder or a newcomer to the world of technology, our hackathon welcomes everyone! Both students and professionals. If you're passionate about making a difference and ready to dive into the world of sustainable solutions, this event is perfect for you. Join as an individual or gather a team of 3-5 people for an unforgettable experience.
Why should you spend a day with us?
Immerse yourself in a day of innovation and problem-solving. Network with like-minded individuals and industry experts. Have the chance to win exciting prizes. Learn, collaborate, and make a positive impact on the planet.
Challenges
Challenges will be announced soon. Follow us on LinkedIn to be the first to know! Meanwhile, check out last years challenges:
"Greenify" your preferred open-source tool!
Dive into energy efficiency, optimize resource use, and make a real impact on digital sustainability. Which tool will you pick?
Develop a quick-start guide for Green IT in your team!
Not a coder? No problem. Help bridge the knowledge gap by creating an easy-to-follow playbook to make sustainable tech practices a no-brainer.
Improve existing Green-IT tool
Pitch to management for emission reduction programme
Develop a sustainability checklist for IT projects
Impressions from 2024
Focus Areas
The internet is the world’s largest machine. If we continue business-as-usual, the IT sector will be responsible for 14% of the world’s carbon emissions by 2040 [HBR, 2020]. From the Climate Action Tech community conversations, these 4 subjects have emerged as levers for changing our industry:
Business Culture &
Behavior Change
We want businesses to prioritize climate issues and embed sustainability requirements into the day-to-day work of all employees.
Green Software
Engineering
Software engineers can make decisions which reduce the carbon pollution of their applications.
Sustainable Product
Design
We can change the product design process to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.
Low-Carbon
Infrastructure
While we transition to renewable energy, we can align compute load with low-carbon energy.
Organizers & Contact
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