As part of the virtual component of the international summer school Co-creating Learning Environments for Web 4.0 Augmented Virtual Education (Co-WAVE), a hackathon will be held for students interested in innovative approaches to education, artificial intelligence, virtual worlds, and emerging digital technologies.
The Co-WAVE Hackathon will take place online, October 5 to 8, 2026, with a total of 24 hours of activities—six hours per day. Over four days, participants will work in teams to develop an innovative solution—a virtual world for education—based on a given theme. At the end, they will present their solution to an international jury comprising representatives from academia and industry.
Who can apply?
Students from University of Split and international students are invited to apply in teams of four. Teams may be interdisciplinary, and students from different fields of study are welcome. Previous experience in developing virtual worlds or working with artificial intelligence is not required. The hackathon is an opportunity to bring together diverse knowledge, creativity, and fresh ideas to develop innovative educational solutions.
When and how?
October 5-8 2026
Online
6 hours per day
Teams of 4 students
Prize fund: €1,000
How to apply?
Email applications to jelena.nakic@pmfst.hr, by October 2, 2026.
For each of four team members, include their full name, degree program, year of study, faculty, and official university email address. Number of teams is limited.
Taking part in Co-WAVE Hackathon offers an opportunity to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment, develop a practical digital solution, explore new technologies, and gain experience in teamwork and presenting one’s ideas.
