thws Hackathon
InclusivAI: AI for Diversity, Accessibilty, and Participation
Join the THWS Hackathon "InclusivAI: AI for Diversity, Accessibilty, and Participation"!
This hands-on event brings together creative minds and problem-solvers to develop innovative AI-powered solutions that promote inclusion and social participation.
Whether it is accessibility, education, the workplace, mobility, communication, or digital participation, you will work in a team on real-world challenges and turn your ideas into first prototypes in a short, high-energy format. Along the way, you will also explore how AI can be designed responsibly so that as many people as possible can benefit from it.
Whether you study AI, computer science, design, social sciences, business, or a completely different subject, already have practical experience, or simply want to take part in an inspiring event, this is your opportunity to help shape the future and create solutions that can make a real difference.
Note on the language of the event:
The hackathon will be held in English. Only the guest track, featuring the keynote speeches, will be in German.
Date: 29 October 2026
Location: Center for Artificial Intelligence (cairo.thws), Würzburg (on-site event)
Language: Mainly English
08:30 | Doors open (hackers)
09:00 | Welcome for Hackers + Challenge Introduction (hackers)
Welcome by Head of CAIRO.thws, Prof. Dr. Ivan Yamshchikov, get to know the challenges of the day (via via video message)
09:45 | Team Formation & Start of Hackathon (hackers)
Post-introduction, participants will form teams (3-5 persons) and begin their work on solving the challenges
12:00 | Welcome for Guests & Challenge Providers (guests + challenge providers)
Welcome by Prof. Ivan Yamshchikov
12:30 | Lunch (all)
Enjoy a networking lunch with pizza, an opportunity to meet great people and explore collaborative opportunities.
13:00 | Impulse Keynote (all)
tbd (More about the keynotes)
13:30 | More Keynote Speeches (guests)
While hackers are deeply engaged in problem-solving, visitors can attend a series of keynote speeches, offering insights into the world of AI. (More about the keynotes)
13:30 | More Time for Hacking (hackers + challenge providers)
Hackers have 3 hrs more to work on the challenges
16:30 | Presentation of Results and Winner Announcement (all)
In the afternoon, we'll gather to showcase the solutions developed during the hackathon. Each team will present their results, and a panel of judges will name the winner.
17:30 | End
participation opportunities
- With a Challenge
Bring a real-world challenge you want to tackle. You’ll join the hackathon as a challenge owner, supporting teams with domain insights, data/context, and feedback. - As a Hacker
Join a team and build AI-powered prototypes. Collaborate across disciplines, experiment with ideas, and pitch your solution at the end of the event. - As a Visitor
Attend to explore the latest trends in AI. Listen to inspiring talks, meet participants and partners, and get a front-row seat to the final pitches and demos without actively hacking.
(registration and participation are free of charge | Anmeldung und Teilnahme sind kostenlos)
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A big THANK YOU to Caritas Würzburg for supporting the THWS InclusivAI Hackathon as our Platinum Partner.
Their commitment helps make this event possible and creates the space for fresh ideas, collaboration, and innovation. We’re excited to have them on board!
The thws InclusivAI Hackathon is also being organized in cooperation with:
