This international public health–driven hackathon brings together students, early-career researchers, and young professionals from diverse disciplines and regions to address pressing health and societal challenges.
The focus is on applied, implementation-oriented solutions that:
- Strengthen health systems
- Reduce health inequalities
- Improve population-level outcomes
AGENDA
Online Event
- 15 March 2026 – Registration deadline
- 22 March 2026 – Participant onboarding and briefing
- 27–29 March 2026 – Hackathon weekend
- 7 April 2026 – Winner announcement (World Health Day)
- 18–23 May 2026 – World Health Assembly, Geneva
- 6 September 2026 – WFPHA Global Meeting, Cape Town
Apply now and turn your ideas into public health impact.
The world needs a new generation of health leaders who can translate evidence, creativity, and collaboration into solutions that matter. This international hackathon is designed to support students and early-career professionals in moving from ideas to implementation-ready public health innovations.
Registration deadline: Sunday, 15 March 2026
Hackathon dates:
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2026
Format: Hybrid collaboration with online participation
All selected participants will be contacted individually by email ahead of the hackathon to confirm participation and receive onboarding materials and full access details.
Key milestones for selected teams:
- 7 April 2026: Winner announcement (World Health Day)
- 18–23 May 2026: Project presentation opportunity at the World Health Assembly, Geneva
- 6 September 2026: Selected project presentation at the WFPHA Global Meeting, Cape Town
