ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandFri 23 Oct, 16:00 – Sun 25 Oct, 19:00
Where technology, science and AI research meet artistic innovation
Our inspiration
In 1843, Ada Lovelace wrote that the Analytical Engine “weaves algebraical patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.” She understood computation not as mere calculation, but as a cultural and expressive machine. ArtTech Hack builds on this lineage — abstraction and imagination have always been intertwined.
Bring your discipline
Open to students and recent graduates.
ArtistDeveloperDancerComputer ScientistMusicianData ScientistTheater MakerRobotics EngineerFilmmakerGame DesignerStorytellerArchitectAnimatorScientistSound DesignerDesigner
Challenges
- 01Robotics
- 02Data
- 03Spatial AI & The Mind
- 04Build the most amazing project
Schedule
Friday 23.10
- 16:00Check-in and registration
- 16:30Kick-off: introduction to the event, partners and mentors, challenge reveal
- 18:30Apéro, networking and first ideas with your team
- 19:30–20:00End
Saturday 24.10
- 8:00Hacking starts: short mentor introduction, schedule of the day
- 8:00–12:00Building
- 12:00–14:00Lunch
- 14:00–17:00Building
- 17:00–19:00Dinner
- 19:00–20:00Building
- 20:00End
Sunday 25.10
- 8:00Start
- 8:00–11:30Final push: finishing, testing, pitch practice
- 11:30Submission deadline
- 11:30–12:30Lunch
- 12:30–14:30Pitches
- 14:30–16:00Jury deliberation · networking and break
- 16:00Award ceremony
- 17:00Apéro
- 19:00End
After the Hackathon
- Selected works shown in a public exhibition
Mentors & Supporters
Jury
Dhruv Bhatia
Judge of the fal challengeWho's behind it
Organizing Team
Volunteers during the Hackathon Weekend
Become a volunteer during the weekend
Apply as volunteer →Partners
In collaboration with
Supporting Partners
Tech Partners
University Partners
Prize Partners
Community Partners
Beverage Partners
Sponsor
Common questions
ArtTech Hack is open to students and recent graduates from art, design, and technology disciplines who are passionate about the intersection of creativity and innovation. No portfolio or prior hackathon experience required.
A time-limited event where teams build a project from scratch, then present what they made.
You can apply individually or with a team. Either way, we curate applications to keep teams balanced across disciplines — solo applicants are matched into a team.
4 members max. We encourage diverse teams that combine different skills and perspectives.
We welcome participants with backgrounds in art, design, programming, AI/ML, music, visual arts, creative coding, and more. The key is bringing your unique perspective and willingness to collaborate.
Four challenges: Robotics, Data, Spatial AI & The Mind, and Build the most amazing project. Exact briefs are revealed at the opening ceremony.
No advance preparation is required. Come with an open mind and your laptop.