BALTICBEAT Hackathon 2026 brought together students, researchers and industry representatives from Sweden, Denmark, Poland and Lithuania for an inspiring week of collaboration at Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden.

Through lectures, workshops, study visits and team presentations, participants explored innovative ideas and solutions for future energy communities. The programme provided opportunities to exchange knowledge, learn from practical examples of local energy initiatives and discuss shared challenges related to the energy transition. The hackathon concluded with presentations by international teams, which shared their ideas and proposed solutions for the development of future energy communities. The event highlighted the importance of international cooperation in combining expertise, fostering innovation and supporting the transition towards more sustainable and resilient local energy systems.

Thank you to all participants, speakers and partners who contributed to the success of the event, especially Roskilde University (RUC), the University of Gdańsk, Pomerania Development Agency Co. and the EUCC Baltic States Office.