The hackathon with the longest tradition in Slovenia, dating back to 2015, was held for the eleventh year in a row. The Faculty of Computer Science and Informatics brought together more than 250 creators of the future from the Slovenian and international technology scenes.
According to Tilen Kavčič from Outfit7:DragonHack is a space for young talents who, with innovation, courage, and team spirit, co-create the future of the tech world. They are not afraid of challenges, they are enthusiastic about solutions, and they think outside the box with their energy. We have worked with DragonHack for many years because we believe in the power of community, connection, and the unlimited potential of students. Events like this push boundaries — and pull us all forward!”
About DragonHack
Every year, the 24-hour Innovation Marathon brings together engineers and developers who compete to develop innovative solutions. Participants have an exceptional opportunity to work with the most advanced technologies, connect with leading companies in the technology industry, improve their technical skills, and create new professional friendships.
Teams of three to four students develop a wide range of projects, from web and mobile applications to games and advanced technologies such as machine learning. The event also offers educational workshops and lectures led by leading industry experts, as well as fun activities that further fuel the hackathon atmosphere.
For the first time, the event was also supported by the companies DevRev and Better.
Eva Cvelbar, from DevRev:They came, they saw, they won. DragonHack opened the world of the Slovenian hackathon scene to us, where we were impressed by the incredible energy of young talents. From learning at the event to hanging out with the organizers, other companies, and the vibrant hacker community - it was all more than just a hackathon. For us, DragonHack represents a community, not just an individual moment.
Ani Subotić, from Better:This was our first participation in DragonHack and we thoroughly enjoyed the energy, creativity, and motivation throughout the event.
Membership in the international organization MLH
DragonHack is a member of the international Major League Hacking (MLH) league, which brings together hackathons around the world and supports more than 300 events in over 90 countries each year, with a total participation of more than 500,000 developers. This year, it was also attended by its representatives, who praised the organization and execution of this remarkable event.
Teams that exceed expectations
The winners were selected by experienced experts: Jasna Krmelj, co-founder and technical director of Gentler Stories; Miha Medven, an expert in software engineering with more than a decade of industry experience; and Boštjan Slivnik, who specializes in the translation of programming languages and parallel programming.
163 participants competed for prizes and recognition from the largest technology companies. The victory was celebrated by the Breakpoint team, consisting of Matej Rupnik, Vanet Skubic, and Jernej Fortuna, who developed a system for passive pothole detection and road quality assessment using the accelerometer in a phone. We believe that this type of application is something everyone needs.
Second place was won by the BurazTorek team with the Lok8 application for smart skateboarding, which uses motion sensors and artificial intelligence for real-time analysis.
According to Teja Bremec of HYCU”DragonHack exceeds expectations every year! They impress students with creativity, innovation, and fearless enthusiasm. Bravo to the students and partners, and thanks to the organizers for 11 years of inspiration!“
Support from well-known partners
The event was supported by more than 20 partners, including Astra AI, DevRev, Better, easy.bi, Outfit7, Loftware, MESI, Celtra, HYCU, IXTLAN, zerodays, Epilog d.o.o., Be-terna, Bragg, Teads, Plume Design, ELES, Danfoss, SAP LeanIX, Guardiaris, Luxonis, GEN-I, Indigo Labs, RAZUM, and Katum Alistist.
She also confirmed her immense satisfaction with the event and her anticipation for the next one
Vika Breznik from TEADS”During DragonHack, we went from AdTech to ice cream production, which attracted many knowledge-hungry and sweet-hungry participants. We had a great time! See you next year.”.
Mateja Habjan also confirmed his participation for the 12th edition:”MESI is part of the DragonHack story! We are proud to support an event that fosters innovation, knowledge, and team spirit among young talents. Thank you to all the participants, organizers, and teams for the great energy over an inspiring weekend. See you next year!“
DragonHack will return on April 18 and 19, 2026, and partners and participants are already preparing. You are invited to be a part of this story—whether as a participant, visitor, or partner.
Cover photo source: DragonHack 2025
