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ArtTech
Hack
Zurich, Switzerland

Where technology, science
and AI research meet
artistic innovation

DateJuly 10–12 2026
VenueZurich University of the Arts
TracksTo be announced
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Who we are looking for

Art, science, and technology were once studied side by side. We are on a mission to restore that exchange in Zurich, bringing together students from different disciplines to create work that none of them could make alone.

Artists
Designers
Developers
Musicians
Scientists
Dancers
Theater
Filmmakers
Game Designers
Computer Science
Robotics
Storytellers
Architects
Data Scientists
Animators
Sound Designers

In 1843, Ada Lovelace wrote that the Analytical Engine "weaves algebraical patterns just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves" — understanding computation not as mere calculation, but as a cultural and expressive machine.

ArtTech Hack builds on this lineage: treating AI not just as a technical artifact, but as a structure that shapes perception, meaning, and agency. Abstraction and imagination have always been intertwined.

The Venue — ZHdK

ArtTech Hack takes place at the Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (ZHdK) — one of the largest art and design universities in Europe. Housed in the Toni-Areal, a former dairy factory turned cultural campus in the heart of Zürich, ZHdK brings together students of fine arts, design, music, theatre, and film under one roof.

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Event Schedule
Friday July 10
  • Check in and meet your team
  • Challenge reveal & opening ceremony
  • Hacking starts after lunch
Saturday July 11
  • Full day of building & workshops
  • Mentors available throughout
Sunday July 12
  • Building until noon
  • Team presentations & jury
  • Award ceremony
After the Hackathon
  • Selected works shown in a public exhibition
Tech Partners
Google DeepMind
Community Partners
ATAWiNZaiLightshello5050ETH Game Dev ClubETH Game Dev Club
University Partners
ZHdKZHAW
Past events
Preview Event — ArtTech Hack2026
Preview Event — ArtTech Hack — photo 1Preview Event — ArtTech Hack — photo 2Preview Event — ArtTech Hack — photo 3Preview Event — ArtTech Hack — photo 4
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Organizing Team
Sara Rutz
Sara Rutz
ZHdK · ZHAW
Alumna Master Fine Arts ZHdK · Bachelor Computer Science Student ZHAW
LinkedIn
Katia Ditzler
Katia Ditzler
ZHdK
Master Student Transdisciplinary Studies
LinkedIn
Franziska Haubold
Franziska Haubold
ETH Zürich
Master Student Neuroscience
LinkedIn
Advisory Board
Manuel Hendry
Manuel Hendry
LinkedIn
Setareh Gharibi
Setareh Gharibi
LinkedIn
Sabine Wildemann
Sabine Wildemann
LinkedIn
FAQ
ArtTech Hack is open to students and recent graduates from art, design, and technology disciplines. We're looking for 80 top talents who are passionate about the intersection of creativity and innovation.
A hackathon is an intensive, time-limited event where participants collaborate in teams to build creative projects from scratch. At ArtTech Hack you'll have 72 hours to go from idea to finished prototype — combining art, science, and technology in unexpected ways.
You can apply individually or with a team. If you apply solo, we'll help you find teammates during the team formation phase at the event.
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.
Challenges will explore the intersection of AI and artistic practice. Specific themes will be announced at the event.
No advance preparation is required. Come with an open mind and your laptop. We'll provide all necessary resources and tools at the event.
To be announced.
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