Event description

Bring history to life. Create the future.

TechTower: technology and history in one space.
EPIC Tower is an exclusive hackathon for college students who want to combine their skills, creativity, and innovation in a project that will showcase a well-known location in a completely new way.

When and where?
November 13–14, 2026
TechTower Plzeň

This year’s theme: TechTower in its historical form
What did TechTower look like in the past?
How can the past be connected with modern technologies?
And how can we offer visitors a unique experience that bridges history and the digital world?

The goal of the hackathon is to design innovative solutions that will bring TechTower’s historical form to life through:
• AR (augmented reality)
• VR (virtual reality)
• mobile apps
• digital content and visual design

It’s not just about technology. It’s about the experience, the story, and a new perspective on a place that has become a symbol of innovation.

An exclusive hackathon for the best
EPIC Tower isn’t for everyone.
We’re looking for talented college students from various fields who want to create as part of a top-notch team:

• programmers
• creatives
• photographers
• graphic artists
• designers
• visionaries

If you want to be part of a project that brings together history, technology, and public space, this is your opportunity.

What can you expect?
Two intense days filled with:
• teamwork
• development and experimentation
• working with modern technologies
• mentoring from experts
• creating functional concepts
• final presentations before a panel of experts

From the initial idea to the presentation of the solution, you’ll be part of a process that could shape the future of the visitor experience at TechTower.

Collaboration with Key Partners
The hackathon is organized in collaboration with:
• Plzeň Turismus
• FST ZČU
• the EPIC project

Thanks to the connection between public space, academia, and innovation, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a project with real-world impact.

Why sign up?
Because EPIC Tower is more than just a hackathon. It’s:
• an opportunity to showcase your talent
• work on a prestigious project
• a fusion of technology and history
• networking with experts
• a chance to create something that can truly breathe new life into a significant location

What’s provided?
Throughout the event, you’ll have access to:
• food and drinks
• TechTower facilities
• workspaces
• places to relax
• an inspiring environment full of technology

· a 360-degree camera, VR headsets, mentors who are experts in the field, and much more.

All you need to bring is your equipment, creativity, and determination to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Become part of EPIC Tower
History doesn’t have to remain just the past.
Help bring it into the present using technologies that are changing the way we experience the world.

EPIC Tower 2026 — the past comes to life thanks to you.
Registration coming soon.

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