In the current age of digital transformation, reimagining the future of education calls for collective action. DigiEduHack answers this call by bringing together educators, students, entrepreneurs, and policymakers from around the globe to find locally created solutions to worldwide challenges. Everyone, whatever their background, age or location, who has a keen interest in digital education and wants to participate in this global movement of digital education enthusiasts, is invited.

DigiEduHack contributes to driving the long-term transformation of education systems all over Europe and beyond by equipping learners with essential skills for an evolving digital world. By taking part in the different challenges, participants of each local hackathon can find digital solutions to current and pressing educational challenges, and to be part of the future of digital education.

Rooted in cross-border collaboration and innovation, the initiative supports both European and global ambitions. As a European Commission initiative, DigiEduHack reflects key EU priorities for people-centered digital and innovation-driven change, as outlined in the Digital Education Action Plan 2021–2027 and the STEM Education Strategic Plan, while also aligning with UNESCO’s global digital learning goals.

DigiEduHack 2024 winners received their awards

In June 2025, the DigiEduHack Global Winners of 2024 took the spotlight at the DigiEduHack Awarding Ceremony, held as part of the Digital Education Stakeholder Forum 2025.

The ceremony not only celebrated the creativity and dedication of the winning teams but also provided a global stage for them to present their solutions to policymakers, educators, and innovators from across Europe and beyond:

• EDUMIND – An AI-powered platform that assists teachers in creating interactive, personalised learning materials that can adapt to student needs.

• AiCademy – A smart study planning tool that helps students organise, review, and track their progress with AI-driven insights.

• SIGNEDGE – A pioneering AI-based sign language learning tool, designed to enhance educational accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

• MyVision – A student support app that offers AI-driven career guidance, helping learners navigate university selection and professional development.

These solutions show how DigiEduHack empowers grassroots innovation and turns personal challenges into shared opportunities for change in education.

Exploring innovation in digital education: Three new webinars available

Recent webinars explored key developments in digital learning, covering AI-powered personalized instruction in European schools, hackathon-based approaches to building digital skills, and innovative online assessment methods emerging from DigiEduHack initiatives. Each session provided specific insights and actionable strategies for educators and policymakers.

Webinar 1: AI-Driven Personalised Learning in European Classrooms (April 2025)

The webinar explored the everyday reality of AI in European classrooms. It examined how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and LLaMA are being used by students and educators alike. Speakers from across higher education and research shared both the opportunities and the challenges, including over-reliance, ethical concerns, and the need for digital literacy. Watch here

Webinar 2: Building Digital Literacy Through Hackathon Challenges (May 2025)

From critical thinking to responsible digital citizenship, the session unpacked how challenge-based learning can bring the DigComp and DigCompEdu frameworks to life in classrooms and communities. Participants heard real stories from previous DigiEduHack events, including how students tackled online safety, misinformation, and digital ethics challenges. Watch here.

Webinar 3: Next-Gen Online Assessment Methods: Insights from DigiEduHack (June 2025)

This webinar explored how we can assess learning in a way that is fair, innovative, and future-ready. Participants had an opportunity to explore what works, what to watch for, and how to begin implementing next-gen assessments in their own institutions. Watch here.

A new season of ‘DigiEduHack, The Podcast’ is here!

Digital tools are changing how we teach and learn. Our DigiEduHack 2025 Podcast Series delivers current information, practical advice, and actionable guidance for participants navigating these changes.

The podcast, hosted by Tomi Kaupinnen, the Head of Aalto Online Learning, features distinguished speakers and unites leading experts, policymakers, educators, and innovators. They take a deep dive into critical skills and emerging opportunities, fostering collaboration and inspiring transformative solutions in the field.

Whether you are considering your participation in this year’s DigiEduHack and are a digital education enthusiast, this podcast is for you!

Episode 1 and 2 are already live (listen here). They explore how hackathons can tackle urgent challenges in digital education—from poor connectivity and lack of access to devices, to inclusive tools designed by and for neurodiverse learners. You will also hear about practical, ethical uses of AI and XR, and how teachers and students co-create real solutions for their classrooms.

The 3rd episode, “Immersive Learning: Virtual Reality (VR) and Extended Reality (XR) Solutions from DigiEduHack”, has just been released. Discover VR/XR prototypes and success stories from previous hackathons, training and technical needs for using immersive tech in schools and universities, and collaboration opportunities for cross-European XR content development.

2025 DigiEduHack hackathons take place across the globe — online, in-person, or in hybrid formats, for all ages!

Open to all, anyone can host a DigiEduHack hackathon and anyone with a passion for digital education can take part in this year’s edition between 7 and 16 November 2025.

Registrations for the 2025 edition are now open to all — explore the interactive map to see where hackathons are already happening or add your own! You can host a hackathon, and we will give you all the support you need. Find all the information here!