INTERNATIONAL HACKATHON

Portorož, 8. – 10. April 2026 

ABOUT

INTERNATIONAL HACKATHON

Portorož, 8. – 10. April 2026 

ABOUT

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.

We have a winning team!


The winning team of the international hackathon is FriFlow. On April 10, during the closing day of the Logistics Congress, they presented a solution for optimizing warehouse and distribution processes in the company Frigologo. The proposed solution includes digitalization (RFID and WMS), automation using Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), and organizational improvements such as ABC slotting and cross-docking. The goal is to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve warehouse responsiveness.

The system enables better inventory control, faster order picking, and optimal product placement based on usage frequency. Standardization at the pallet level further simplifies operations.

In the field of distribution, delivery routes (7 routes) were optimized using specialized software, with deliveries carried out twice per week. An efficient loading method based on delivery sequence was also introduced, reducing unloading time and minimizing errors.

The overall approach integrates warehousing and transport into a single, efficient logistics system that ensures better resource utilization, lower costs, and reliable, sustainable operations.

Congratulations!



Special thanks also to the teams Flow Six and Re-Logi Team, who impressed with their solutions to the Cold Challenge – Frigologo Smart Warehouse & Delivery Flow: from order to delivery. The teams worked on proposals to optimize the flow of goods and information in the cold chain, considering constraints such as shelf life, pallets, and delivery frequencies.

GALLERY 2025

AGENDA

8. APRIL

kick off day

08:30 - 09:30

Registration - all participants, meeting point in the Bernardin lobby SLZ STAND ( 8:30-9:00)

09:30- 10:30

Opening programme and welcome addresses - Emerald hall

10:30- 10:50

Opening keynotes- Emerald hall

10:50- 11:15

 Coffee break (networking with sponsors)

11:15- 13:20

Welcome plus Academic Symposium  programme /European Supply Chain Risk - Aurora hall ( speach Igor Žula, Nicole Mau)

13:20- 14:30

 Lunch - Bernardin lunch hall

14:30- 15:00

 Introduction to challenge ( 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 (Ville Park)

19:30

Evening networking event – Bernardin

9. APRIL

Work/mentors day

09:30-10:55

Congress programme - 2nd day - Emerald hall

10:55-11:35

Coffee break (networking with sponsors)

11:35-13:05

 PLENARY 4: How Did We Succeed?  - Emerald hall

13:05-14:20

Lunch

14:20-18:00

Project work - Aurora hall

18:00-19:00

Dinner - Aurora hall

10. APRIL

Final pitches

08:30

Deadline for task submission

09:00-10:15

Final pitches - Adria hall

10:15-10:45

Coffee break and jury meeting

10:45-11:00

 Announcement of the winner and award ceremony - Adria hall

11:00 - 12:30

Networking and lunch

 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