48-Hour Digital Health Hackathon 2026

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 48-Hour Digital Health Hackathon 2026, taking place from Friday, 30 October to Sunday, 1 November 2026 at The Victoria Hotel, Sliema. The hackathon is organised by the IEEE Malta Section and the University of Malta Faculty of ICT, Department of Information Systems, in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and supported by partners from the healthcare, academic and technology sectors. The event will bring together participants from different professional and academic backgrounds to work in multidisciplinary teams on real-world healthcare challenges relevant to Malta. Challenge areas may include: AI, humanoid robots and health data Healthcare services and operational improvement Older adults and community care Digital tools, apps and platforms Other digital health challenges You do not need to have a technical background to participate. We welcome students, healthcare professionals, clinicians, researchers, ICT professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs, designers and anyone with an interest in healthcare innovation. Participants may register as part of an existing team or individually, allowing the organisers to assign them to a multidisciplinary team. Event details Dates: 30 October - 1 November 2026 Venue: The Victoria Hotel, Sliema Registration deadline: 22 October 2026 Participation: Open to everyone Register here: https://forms.gle/9TDBY4rAzRkvyDs79 Participants will have the opportunity to work with mentors and sector experts, develop practical concepts and prototypes, and present their solutions during the final pitching session. The hackathon will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the MSc in Digital Health at the University of Malta Faculty of ICT and how professionals can contribute to and lead digital transformation within healthcare. We encourage you to register and share this invitation with colleagues or students who may be interested in participating.