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The WCO Technology Conference Hackathon

Turn ideas into working solutions in just 48 hours. The WCO Technology Conference Hackathon is the live innovation lab of the event: a fast-paced innovation sprint where coders, data scientists, UX designers and Customs experts team up to tackle real-world border management challenges.

Over two intensive days, mixed teams will work with data and dedicated mentoring to prototype practical tools for digital Customs and cross-border e-commerce. The focus is on experimentation, collaboration and tangible outcomes.

Hackathon 2022 Maastricht
Hackathon of the 2022 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition in Maastricht

What participants will work on

Teams will be invited to address concrete problems such as:

  • Smarter, more transparent risk management for small e-commerce parcels
  • Automation tools that help draft Customs declarations from invoices or online platform data
  • Using linked data and verifiable credentials to make trade documents instantly verifiable across borders
Hackathon Team Working Session
Team collaboration during the WCO Hackathon

Who should join

  • Students and young professionals in data science, AI, software development and design
  • Startup teams and innovators working on trade tech
  • Customs and other border agency officials with operational expertise
  • Anyone curious about applying digital tools to real Customs challenges

Teams of 3 to 6 participants are encouraged, combining technical skills and domain expertise. Each challenge will be supported by mentors from technology partners and the Customs community.

From code to Conference stage

Across Days 1 and 2, the teams will build and refine their prototypes. On Day 3, the teams will pitch live during the Ideas in Action session, showcasing their solutions to the entire Conference audience. The Audience Award winner will be chosen through voting in the event mobile app and recognized on stage with a WCO certificate.

AI Generated Abu Dhabi View
AI-generated artistic view of Abu Dhabi

How to join

Do you have a team of 3 to 6 members and an interest in joining the Hackathon and receiving free access to the Conference? Please use the registration link below to register your team.

Register Here