Hack Guidebook
Welcome to Swiss {ai} Weeks Hackathons!
This guidebook contains all the necessary information for you to have the best hackathon experience possible. We've gathered all the essential information you'll need to get the most out of Swiss {ai} Weeks 2025.
We provide Swiss plugs (Type J). Unfortunately, we cannot provide multiple types of plugs, so please bring adapters if you need them.
If, for some reason, you will not be able to attend Swiss {ai} Weeks hackathons, please notify us with a short message. This helps us reassign your spot at the event to someone else. Thank you! 🙏
WIFI ACCESS:
High-speed internet will be available throughout the venue. Please make sure to enter the password correctly - multiple false attempts will lead to your internet access being locked for a certain amount of time 😶
General Information
Checklist
🔑 Must haves
- QR Code in event app
- Valid ID card
- Laptop & Charger
- Power adapters (Type J)
- LAN Cable for wired internet
- Refillable water bottle
- Warm clothes
⛺ For overnight stay
- • Air mattress
- • Sleeping Bag / Blanket
- • Pillow
- • Sleeping Mask
- • Ear plugs
🚿 Essentials
- • Basic travel necessities
- • Toothpaste, Toothbrush
- • Shampoo, Deodorant
- • Medications
- • Towel and swimsuit
Venue Map 2025
Navigate the hackathon venue effectively with our detailed venue map.
Venue map will be provided at check-in
Location & Arrival
📍 Venue Address
Kraftwerk Zurich
Saalsporthalle, Neue Hard 12
8005 Zurich, Switzerland
🚆 Public Transport
- From Zurich HB: Tram 4 to Escher-Wyss-Platz
- From Airport: Train to HB, then Tram 4
- Use SBB Mobile App for tickets
🚗 By Car
Limited parking available. Recommend public transport.
Registration and Check-in
Event registration and app setup information.
• Bring your QR code from the event app
• Valid ID required
• Check-in opens at event start time
First Aid & Security
Safety information and emergency contacts.
• First aid station available on-site
• Security personnel present 24/7
• Emergency contacts provided at check-in
About Switzerland and Local Cities
Local information and cultural tips for international participants.
• Swiss currency: CHF (Swiss Franc)
• Languages: German, French, Italian, English
• Tipping: 5-10% is customary
Working on a Project
How to build a team
🫂 Finding a Team on-site
There will be a dedicated timeslot for real-life matchmaking/team formation.
- • Workshop rooms allocated to specific partners
- • Walk into rooms based on your interests
- • Interact with others interested in same projects
- • Try multiple rooms - it's about the people!
👾 Looking for a team online
- • Check #looking-for-a-team channel
- • Introduce yourself and explain what you seek
- • Watch #looking-for-members channel
- • React to messages or reach out directly
Looking for team members
- • Use #looking-for-members channel
- • Introduce your team and current members
- • Explain what type of members you need
- • Look for matches in #looking-for-a-team
Tools
🏗️🚧🔨 This page will be continuously updated! Work in progress!
🚀 Swiss {ai} Weeks 2025 Toolkit
Whether you're building AI apps, creating immersive experiences, or revolutionizing web design, we've compiled tools to kickstart your project.
📦 Backend & Hosting
- • Firebase - Google's comprehensive platform
- • Heroku - Deploy and scale applications
- • DigitalOcean - Simplified cloud computing
- • Vercel - Zero configuration deployment
🎨 Design & Frontend
- • Webflow - Visual website builder
- • Figma - UI/UX design collaboration
- • Tailwind CSS - Utility-first CSS
- • React - Dynamic UI development
🤖 AI-assisted coding
- • Cursor - AI-assisted code editor
- • Code in natural language
- • Reference whole codebase
Event Program
Schedule 2025
📅 September 26-27, 2025
36 hours of intensive hacking, learning, and networking
Detailed schedule will be available closer to the event date.
Event timeline and activities schedule coming soon
Rules to Follow
Code of Conduct
Too Long, Did Not Read
Be respectful and act in good faith. Harassment and abuse are never tolerated. If you are in a situation that makes you uncomfortable, please report it using the procedures included below.
1. General
Swiss {ai} Weeks seeks to provide a respectful, friendly, professional experience for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, economic status, disability, age, race or religion.
2. Anti-Harassment Policy
We do not tolerate any behaviour that would be deemed harassment or discrimination. This includes offensive verbal comments, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
3. Our Values
- • Be friendly and welcoming
- • Listen with purpose, create space for others
- • Be patient and thoughtful
- • Be respectful and inclusive
- • Be open and curious
- • Treat everyone with respect, kindness, and empathy
4. Reporting and Enforcement
Instances of abusive, harassing, or otherwise unacceptable behaviour may be reported to the community leaders. All reporters have the right to remain anonymous.
Relax & Recharge
Accommodation
For those planning to get some sleep during the event, there will be a "quiet sleeping area" where you can rest and take a break from hacking.
There will be a separate women's sleeping area. These areas will be fairly modest, so we recommend bringing a sleeping bag, small mattress and pillow for extra comfort.
What to bring:
- • Sleeping bag or blanket
- • Small mattress or air mattress
- • Pillow
- • Sleeping mask and ear plugs
Alternative accommodation:
You are free to book accommodation in Zurich at your own expense. Hotel recommendations available upon request.
Showers
Shower facilities will be available for participants who stay overnight.
What to bring:
- • Towel
- • Swimsuit (recommended)
- • Basic toiletries
- • Flip-flops or shower shoes
You'll get free access to showers during the event. Schedule and locations will be provided at check-in.
Communication
Communication Channels
- • Discord server for real-time updates
- • WhatsApp community groups
- • Event app notifications
- • Email updates
Social Media Kit
Share your hackathon experience with provided hashtags and graphics.
After the Event
What happens next:
- • Travel reimbursement process
- • Access to event photos and videos
- • Afterparty celebration
- • Networking opportunities
- • Follow-up with winning teams
Ready to Start Hacking?
Join us for an incredible hackathon experience where innovation meets AI technology at Swiss {ai} Weeks.