About the Hackathon

Your Digital Self

Develop an AI-powered digital twin that can learn from a person’s digital footprint and emulate their knowledge, communication style, preferences, and decision-making patterns

Smart Maritime Operations Assistant

Build a smart maritime operations assistant that combines operational data and domain expertise to support better decisions across voyage planning, fuel use, port operations, compliance, and vessel performance.

Shadow AI Detection & Data Protection

Building a tool to Detect Rogue AI and Protect Corporate Data. This event invites students to design and implement a Shadow AI Detection & Data Loss Prevention (DLP) platform that continuously monitors user activity, application traffic, and API calls to identify unauthorized or “rogue” AI tools operating outside corporate governance.

1. 1. Introduction

   Welcome to the Netcompany Hackathon Athens (“Event”), organised by Netcompany S.A. (“Organiser”, “Netcompany”). By registering for and participating in the Event, all participants (“Participants”) agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions.

   2. Eligibility
      • Participants must be students at the following Universities. Only active students are eligible to apply:

   Athens University of Economics and Business

   • Department Of Management Science and Technology
   • Department of Informatics
   • MSc in Management Science and Technology
   • MSc in Computer Science
   • MSc in Information Systems Development & Security
   • MSc in AI and Data Science
   • MSc in AI and Digital Transformation

    

    National Technical University of Athens

   • School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
   • MSc Data Science and Machine Learning
   • MSc in Techno-Economic Systems (Interinstitutional Postgraduate Program)

    

   National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

   • Department of Informatics and Telecommunications
   • Department of Digital Industry Technologies in Computer Science
   • MSc in Computer, Telecommunications and Network Engineering in Information and Communication Technologies
   • MSc in Computer Science
   • MSc in Data Science and Information Technologies
   • MSc in Information and Communication Technologies
   • MSc in Management and Economics of Telecommunication Networks and Information System
   • MSc in Space Technologies, Applications and SeRvices – STAR

    

   University of Piraeus

   • Department of Informatics
   • Department of Digital Systems
   • MSc in Informatics
   • MSc in Advanced Informatics and Computing Systems – Software Development and Artificial Intelligence
   • MSc in Cybersecurity and Data Science
   • MSc in Digital Culture, Smart Cities, IoT and Advanced Digital Technologies
   • MSc in Information Systems and Services

    

   Harokopio University

   • Department of Informatics and Telematics
   • MSc in Advances in Computer Science and Information Systems
   • Conversion Master Program in Applied Informatics
   • MSc in Computer Science and Informatics

    

   University of West Attica

   • Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
   • Department of Informatics and Computer Engineering
   • MSc Internet of Things & Intelligent Environments
   • MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning
   • MSc in Informatics and Applications
   • MSc in Computer Science and Information Technology
   • MSc in Cybersecurity
   • MSc in Next generation communication networks and distributed application environments
   • MSc in Advanced Computing Systems

    

   • All Netcompany employees, contractors, consultants and generally, any and all people connected with Netcompany through a business relationship are excluded from participating in the Event.
   • Participants may register as individuals or teams. Teams are limited to 5 people
   3. Registration
   • Registration must be completed online at [ https://netcompany.com/about-the-hackathon-athens-2026/] by [Friday 6 November 2026, 23:59].
   • Any false or incomplete information may result in disqualification.
   • Participants may indicate their preferred challenge or track during the registration process. While we will make reasonable efforts to take these preferences into account, the final allocation of participants to challenges and/or tracks will be determined by Netcompany. This is to ensure a balanced and fair representation across all challenges and to support the smooth and effective running of the Hackathon.

    

   4. Event Rules
   • All Submissions must be original and created during the hackathon period: 12 November 2026 to 27 November 2026.
   • Pre-existing codebases are permitted only with prior approval and must be disclosed at submission.
   • Participants must adhere to the theme of the Event, if specified.
   • All work must be completed exclusively by registered Participants. External assistance is not permitted.
   5. Code of Conduct
   • Participants must always behave respectfully. Any harassment, discrimination, or disruptive behaviour during the Event will result in immediate disqualification.
   • By registering to the Event all Participants represent and warrant that any Submission does not contain any viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spyware or other disabling devices or harmful or malicious code.
   • The Organiser reserves the right to enforce this policy at their discretion.
   6. Intellectual Property
   • All intellectual property rights related to the Submissions shall constitute property of the respective Participants.
   • The Organiser shall have no claim to, and shall not acquire any interest in, the Intellectual Property rights associated with the Submissions.
   • By submitting a Submission, Participants grant the Organiser a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, modify, and showcase their submissions, strictly for promotional purposes of the Hackathon.
   • Participants confirm that their submission does not infringe on any third-party intellectual property rights.
   7. Judging and Prizes
   • Projects will be judged based on the criteria of innovation, technical complexity, usability, ease of use and quality of delivery.
   • Decisions of the judges are final and not subject to appeal.
   • Prizes are non-transferable and must be claimed within 3 months. The following supporting documents must be submitted by the participants from the winning teams:- The full bank details of the account holder- The full tax details of the natural person beneficiary (printout from myAADE, which we will do for each deposit).
   • The Organiser reserves the right to modify or withdraw prizes in exceptional circumstances.
   • The prizes are:
     First winner prize – 3,000€
     Second winner prize – 2,000€
     Third winner prize – 1,000€
   • Winning teams will receive a free career workshop session conducted by Netcompany.
   • All participants will receive Certificates of completion/participation.
   • Teams including participants enrolled in postgraduate studies will be assessed against higher standards, reflecting their advanced level of academic and technical experience.
   8. Liability
   • Participants are responsible for their own equipment, data, and personal belongings. The Organiser is not liable for any damage, loss, or theft.
   • The Organiser is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or illnesses incurred during the Event.
   • Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organiser and sponsors from any claims arising from their participation.
   9. Privacy
   • Participants data collected during registration will be used solely for Event purposes and will not be shared with third parties without consent.
   • By participating, Participants agree to be photographed and filmed, and consent to the Organiser using their likeness for promotional purposes.
   • The Organiser declares that participant data will be collected and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
   10. Disqualification

   The Organiser reserves the right to disqualify Participants for non-compliance with these Terms and Conditions or the Event rules.

   11. Amendments

   The Organiser may modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Participants will be notified of significant changes.

   12. Governing Law

   These Terms and Conditions are governed by the Laws of Greece. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Athens.

    

   Acknowledgment: By registering for the Event, Participants confirm they have read, understood, and agree to these Terms and Conditions.