No IT background needed — curiosity, an idea and the courage to act. #herHACK connects
career-changing women with the tech world, real challenges and future employers.
Maybe you've thought about it before. Tech. A career shift. Going back to work. That idea
you keep almost acting on but then don’t. Instead, the doubt shows up: no degree, no
background, no idea where to even start.
Here's what we've learned since 2021: you don't need any of that to begin. You need
curiosity, one idea, and the willingness to show up anyway.
#herHACK is Switzerland's largest female-led hackathon, where career-changing women meet
the tech world, real challenges, and employers who are actually looking for them. And
#herHACK will return this year, featuring a range of educational workshops, culminating
with the main hackathon in September to find out that Tech is for everyone. Bring
curiosity and the daredevil from within you to master the courage to try something new.
The countdown is on: secure your spot. The hardest part isn’t the hackathon or the pitch.
It’s deciding to come to the event. Clicking “register” before you feel ready. But once
you’ve done that, we take care of the rest: the team, the challenge, the people cheering you
on as the next edition kicks off. A calming thought: Everyone in that room once thought
that.
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One click, and you’re already looking at the next chance to join. No digging through pages, no
guessing which date is real, just the next #herHACK, ready when you are.
Between “curious about tech” and “no idea where to start”.
That’s exactly where #herHACK begins. We don’t need you to know how to code. We need you
to show up, ask questions, and refuse to be the woman in the room who stays quiet.
Since 2021, #herHACK has connected over 500 women with real tech challenges, real mentors,
and real employers across Switzerland.
This year, we’re going bigger with a new pivot to our regional upskilling events. A
confidence series adds some spice to the talent pipeline, straight to the companies
looking to hire someone exactly like you. Ready?
Only 16% of tech jobs are held by women, while Switzerland faces 38'700 unfilled tech
positions by 2030. You do the maths to realize this is my chance and then join the
hackathon.
#herHACK exists because talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. We create the
environment where women who've never written a line of code walk out with a prototype, a
team, and a clearer sense of where they're headed. No prior tech experience. No insider
knowledge required. Just you, a challenge worth solving, and a room full of people cheering
you on.
#herHACK inspires and empowers women and underrepresented groups to pursue a career in tech.
Unique
Upskilling
From prompt engineering to UX prototyping to confidence. Our workshops teach you skills you’ll actually use and benefit from. Before the hackathon and during it. Bring all your questions, and we’ll bring the experts.
Female+
Community
The hackathon is the main event, but mind you of the incredible community supporting it: Through TechFace's mentoring app, job-dating sessions with hiring companies, and CV profiling with 42 Zurich, your #herHACK experience becomes a career springboard.
Techy
Mindset
Tech is 20% skill and 80% believing you belong there. Our series 'Courage' from coaches who've done this across EMEA and the USA) are here for the other 80%. The participants who join are like-minded people, so you will see and enjoy a crowd of people who will create a safe space to rise.
Throwback
Highlights from past editions.
Behind every challenge at #herHACK stands a real company looking for real talent, not as a
marketing gesture, but because they actually need people like you. So the companies you’re
about to see aren’t just sponsors – they are partners!
#herHACK 20.23
#herHACK 20.22
#herHACK 20.21
Testimonials
What hackers say.
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I have absolutely loved the presentations and the guidance provided. Real companies were truly involved, making the work not just a fun exercise but something that might drive an impact.
Companies truly involved
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Last year I was a participant, this year I am a contributing partner. What I can tell you is: participate in this hackathon, because it is quite the experience.
Fun fact
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I've been to numerous women-in-tech events, and this was definitely one of my favourites. The atmosphere was electric — a unique, hands-on experience, especially for people with a non-tech background.
Electrifying atmosphere
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I participated at the #herHACK to experience something new, to develop new and cool ideas.
Experience
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Eager to help the world and to be a help to humanity and to contribute to this.
Eager to help
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I met some great people, and I found the whole event really inspiring. I liked working on a practical project relating to (hopefully) making the world a better place.
Meeting great people
Partners 20.26
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