Rail transport is key to the sustainable mobility of the future - but its further development requires new ways of thinking when it comes to infrastructure, construction processes and technology.
In this challenge, organized by the Railway Talent Hub in cooperation with the Innovation Booster - New Mobility, we are bringing together technical talent and industry experts to answer the key questions for the railways industry.
Since the event will be held in German, all further information is available in German.
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Crack railway industry challenges
Various railway companies and the rail industry have submitted complex problems from their daily work. At the Railway Innovation Hackathon, you will work in a diverse group of students, young professionals, and experts to find solutions to these challenges and help to improve the railway industry.
Innovate, Win, and Collaborate
For two days, you and your team will have time to tackle your challenge and devise an innovative solution. The winning team of each challenge receives guaranteed follow-up funding of CHF 25,000. This enables you to further develop your approach together with the company that submitted the challenge.
Expert Keynotes Await
Over these two days, you will benefit from brief expert and industry keynotes, expanding your knowledge of the industry.
Expand your network
This event not only offers opportunities to explore innovative thinking and generate essential solutions for the railway industry but also helps you connect with diverse individuals and expand your network.
08.01.2026
09:00 - 09:30: Welcome & Overview of the Challenge Topics
09:30 - 09:45: Expert / Industry Keynote
09:45 - 12:00: Breakout Sessions: Deep Dive & Identification of Core Challenges
12:00 - 13:00: Lunch Break
13:00 - 13:15: Expert / Industry Keynot
13:15 - 16:15: Breakout Sessions: Collaborative Problem Solving
16:15 - 16:30: Presentation of Key Takeaways & Day Recap
09.01.2026
09:00 - 09:15: Welcome & Brief Recap
09:15 - 10:30: Breakout Sessions: Collaborative Problem Solving
10:30 - 12:30: Pitch Preparation Sessions
12:30 - 13:30: Lunch Break
13:30 - 13:45: Industry Keynote
13:45 - 15:00: Team Pitches
15:00 - 16:00: Coffee Break & Jury Deliberation
16:00: Winner Announcement followed by a networking aperitif
Last year, a similar event was held at SBB. Take a look at the website Bahnnetz-Hackathon 2025 | Railway Talent Hub to see how this event went. As the event was held in German, the information available is also in German.
If you have any questions, please reach out to info@railway-talent-hub.ch.
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