Overview
Energy Data Hackdays is Switzerland’s premier innovation event where data meets action to shape the country’s energy future. The event brings together developers, researchers, analysts, energy professionals, students, and enthusiasts to collaborate on real world climate and grid challenges. Since its inception in 2019, the Hackdays has grown into a two edition per year format, rotating across Swiss cities to maximize accessibility and impact. The platform focuses on practical applications of energy data, modeling, and rapid prototyping, with a strong emphasis on hands on learning and community building.
What to expect
Participants form teams to tackle curated energy related problems using exclusive Swiss energy datasets. The format blends instruction, collaboration, and competition in a 48 hour sprint style, culminating in a jury pitch where the most viable prototypes are showcased. On site mentors, data resources, and specialized tooling are provided to accelerate learning and project delivery. The event aims to create an ecosystem where new ideas can move from concept to demonstrable demo within a single weekend.
Tracks and sessions
The event highlights several thematic tracks designed to help attendees move from problem framing to a working solution. Tracks include:
- Solve Real World Challenges: apply data analytics to actual bottlenecks in energy transition and grid optimization.
- Level Up Your Skills: deepen expertise in data analytics, energy modeling, and rapid prototyping, with challenges designed to test under time pressure.
- The Ultimate Energy Network: explore collaboration opportunities with industry experts, researchers, and potential partners in a fast moving 48 hour window.
- From Data to Demo: go beyond ideas to produce a working prototype and prepare a pitch for the jury.
- Expert Mentorship & Resources: access mentors, premium datasets, and on site guidance to help projects progress.
- Exclusive Data & Mentorship: obtain hands on access to specialized datasets and dedicated mentor support to accelerate project success.
Format and agenda
The Hackdays typically spans a weekend, beginning with problem framing and team formation, followed by an intensive coding and development phase. Teams work to build functional prototypes aligned with their chosen tracks. On the final day, teams present to a jury of industry leaders and researchers. Attendees benefit from on site mentorship, collaboration with peers, and opportunities to network with solar, wind, and energy data professionals.
It is for whom
The event welcomes developers, data scientists, researchers, energy experts, and students who want to apply data science to energy challenges. Whether your background is in coding, energy systems, or policy, the event provides a platform to learn, build, and connect with a community that shares a passion for data driven energy solutions.
Logistics
Energy Data Hackdays occurs in Switzerland with editions typically hosted in Lausanne for the spring edition and Brugg-Windisch for the autumn edition. Each edition presents a unique mix of datasets, tracks, and partner involvement, all designed to advance practical energy data literacy and solution oriented thinking. Expect on site registration, collaborative workspaces, and opportunities to showcase your work to a panel of mentors and potential collaborators.
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