Innovate. Collaborate. Transform Healthcare.
The Digital Health Hackathon 2026 is an exciting 48-hour innovation challenge bringing together students, researchers, healthcare professionals, developers, engineers and innovators to tackle real-world healthcare challenges through technology.
The event is organised by the IEEE Malta Section and the University of Malta, in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA) and the University of Malta.
It is supported by:
- MCAST
- HLL Malta
- CareMalta
- St Vincent de Paul (SVP)
- Frontiers
- Ministry for Health and Active Ageing
Together, these organisations will help shape real-world digital health challenges and support participants with expertise, mentoring and sector knowledge.
📅 Save the Date
30 October – 1 November 2026
📍 The Victoria Hotel, Sliema, Malta
The venue will provide dedicated meeting rooms, collaborative spaces and resources to support teams throughout the 48-hour challenge.
What to Expect
Participants will work intensively over 48 hours to develop innovative solutions addressing real healthcare and wellbeing challenges.
The event will include:
- Real-world challenges developed with healthcare, public-sector and technology organisations
- Mentoring from experts in healthcare, engineering, artificial intelligence and digital health
- Multidisciplinary teamwork
- Networking opportunities
- Access to dedicated working spaces and resources
- Final presentations to an expert judging panel
- Opportunities to showcase innovative solutions with practical potential
Who Should Participate?
The hackathon is intended for participants from different backgrounds, including:
- University and college students
- Young professionals
- Software developers
- Engineers
- Healthcare professionals
- Researchers
- Entrepreneurs
- Designers
- Anyone interested in using technology to improve healthcare
You do not need to come from a purely technical background. Strong teams will combine expertise from healthcare, technology, business, design and research.
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A Local Organising Committee and an International Organising Committee have been established to support the development and delivery of the event.
Register Your Interest
Full registration details are coming soon. If you are interested in participating, mentoring, contributing a challenge or getting involved in the Digital Health Hackathon 2026, register your interest now to receive updates as soon as registration opens.
Registration form coming soon.
More Information Coming Soon
Further announcements will include:
- Challenge themes
- Full list of supporting organisations
- Mentors and speakers
- Competition format
- Team formation
- Programme and timetable
- Awards and prizes
- Registration requirements
Save the dates: 30 October – 1 November 2026.
Join us in Malta for 48 hours of collaboration, innovation and problem-solving focused on shaping the future of digital healthcare.
For more information contact us on conrad.attard@um.edu.mt.