The event
9–11 October 2026
Universiteitscampus Spui, Spui 5, 2511 BL The Hague
Over 2.5 days, multidisciplinary teams pick one of the challenge cases below and develop an evidence-based policy proposal, supported by coaches from the case partners. The weekend closes with lightning pitches to the judge panel and an award ceremony.
Schedule
Detailed schedule to be announcedDay 1
Friday evening, 9 October
- — Kick-off
- — Team formation (if you don't already have one)
- — Challenge reveal & selection
Day 2
Saturday 10 October
- — Workshops
- — Hacking
Day 3
Sunday 11 October
- — Hacking
- — Pitching
- — Winners announced & closing
Challenge cases
Four policy challenges from public and private organisations. Teams choose one to tackle over the weekend. Full case briefs are shared with participants at the event.
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City of The Hague
Cyber resilience in the city of peace and justice
Teams will work with real data to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations. The full case brief will be shared at the event.
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Ecorys
Who gets power?
Teams will work with real data to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations. The full case brief will be shared at the event.
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Delta Institute
Coming soonCase to be announced
Teams will work with real data to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations. The full case brief will be shared at the event.
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Birdwatcher Group
Trust, but verify.Verify, then trust.Teams will work with real data to deliver evidence-based policy recommendations. The full case brief will be shared at the event.
Join us
Applications are open. Participation is free of charge; travel and accommodation are your own.