International

Hackathon

Portorož, 8. – 10. April 2026 

ABOUT

ABOUT

What is the International Student Hackathon?

Building on the success of the 2025 Hackathon, this year’s edition brings together international student teams to tackle real-world industry challenges. Participants collaborate across disciplines, combining logistics, IT, telematics, and engineering expertise to develop innovative solutions.



The Hackathon runs in parallel with the Logistics Congress, Telematics Conference, and Academic Symposium, providing a unique opportunity to connect with professionals and gain hands-on experience in the heart of the industry.

GALLERY 2025

AGENDA

8. APRIL

kick off day

08:30 - 09:30

Registration - all participants

09:30- 10:30

Opening programme and welcome addresses /Academic Symposium - parallel

10:30- 10:50

Opening keynote, Diamond Sponsor/Academic Symposium - parallel

10:50- 11:35

 Coffee break (networking with sponsors)

11:35- 13:20

 PLENARY 1: The Future of Logistics/Academic Symposium - parallel

13:20- 14:30

 Lunch

14:30- 15:00

 Welcome speach ( Igor Žula, Franci Erčulj, mentors) Aurora hall

15:00- 15:30

Ice-breaker workshops Aurora hall

15:30- 18:00

Time allocated for task work Aurora hall

18:30- 19:30

Hotel check in

19:30

Evening networking event – Bernardin

9. APRIL

Work/mentors day

09:30-11:00

Study visit TBA

11:00-11:35

Coffee break (networking with sponsors)

11:35-12:50

 PLENARY 4: How Did We Succeed? Telematics conference - parallel

12:50-14:00

Lunch

14:00-18:00

Project work Aurora hall

18:00-19:00

Dinner

10. APRIL

Final pitches

08:30

Deadline for task submission

09:00-10:00

Final pitches Emerald hall

10:00-10:45

Coffee break and jury meeting

10:45-11:00

 Announcement of the winner and award ceremony Emerald hall

11:00-12:00

 Lunch

12:00-13:00

 Networking with B2B matchmaking participants

 The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.

WHY JOIN?

STUDENTS

  • Gain real experience
  • Solve real industry challenges
  • Work with global companies
  • Free access to selected Congress sessions
  • Accommodation + meals covered
  • Networking with employers
  • Certificates & awards

Sponsors

  • Access to international talent
  • Employer branding
  • Collaboration with universities
  • Visibility on congress platforms
  • Talent scouting (B2B meetings with students)
  • Long-term recruitment potential

SPONSORS

Would you like to become a sponsor?

ORGANIZERS

Contact: Maja Pogačnik |  maja.pogacnik@slz.si  +386 31 605 047