Discover #SHU2026
The first Social Hackathon in Umbria
16-19 July
4 days of events between innovation and digital fun
The Social Hackathon Umbria 2026 (#SHU2026) is organised by the European Grants International Academy (EGInA), in collaboration with the Crowddreaming Hackademy Lab Foligno 4D (CRHACK LAB F4D) and Screeen 2 Soul, and aims to develop the digital skills of young people through a preparatory training for participation in a Hackathon that intends to promote the co-creation of innovative digital solutions to support individuals and Civil Society Organisations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
#SHU2026 envisages a four-day Hackathon, Workshops, Exhibitions and Laboratories, from 16 to 19 July 2026 in the splendid setting of Cascia, a fantastic village located in the most mountainous part of the Umbria Region. More than 400 participants from around the world will discuss three fundamental dimensions of Peace: with oneself, with the planet and among peoples. In the coming weeks we will select the most relevant ideas to be developed by teams of up to 8 members led by an experienced team manager. During the 48-hour hackathon, teams will be able to create a pitch, prototype or product to present in front of a panel of experts.
Challenges
of digital co-creation for the implementation of innovative digital solutions to promote Peace in all its forms
development projects
selected on the basis of criteria of innovation, impact, feasibility and transferability.
Side events
organised during the 4-day Hackathon to learn about the world of technological and digital innovation linked to sustainable development
HOURS
granted to participants to develop one of the selected projects.
Go toCLF4D
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
CON IL PATROCINIO DI / WITH THE PATRONAGE OF
CON IL SUPPORTO DI / WITH THE SUPPORT OF
CON IL CONTRIBUTO DI / WITH THE PARTICIPATION OF
THE DIMENSIONS OF PEACE
#SHU2026 aims to develop the digital skills of young people and adults through preparatory training for a hackathon to co-create innovative digital solutions that promote diversity in all its forms and facilitate the achievement of the UN 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals.
The hackathon is the main event of SHU2026 and will see teams of 8-10 participants, coordinated by an expert mentor, confront each other through the co-creation of digital solutions and projects that respond to the three thematic challenges linked by the keyword: PEACE
To participate in SHU2026, projects must focus on any type of digital service or product (e.g. Apps, Web Portals, Digital Games, etc.), refer to one or more SDGs, and promote at least one of the following dimensions of Peace:
Peace with oneself
Propose a digital solution for learning to listen to each other, recognising emotions and needs, communicating without hurting others. This gives us the strength to choose dialogue over confrontation.
Peace with the Earth
Propose a digital solution to take care of our common home, because there is no future without respect for the Earth and the communities that inhabit it.
Peace among peoples
Propose a digital solution to build bridges, give value to rights, stories and coexistence, rejecting indifference and breaking down stereotypes.
PARTICIPATE
Where peace becomes an experience... workshops, excursions, performances and stalls!
Find the event that’s right for you and join the more than 400 participants at SHU2026
THURSDAY 16 JULY
Performance and concert "Songs for Peace"
- 📍 Piazzale San Francesco
- 🎟️ Free entry
- A special evening with the rock band Oskuri Figuri, featuring music, words and stories from around the world, to mark the opening of the Peace Village together.
Friday 17 July
Hiking along the Santa Rita Trail
- 📍 Meeting @ Hotel delle Rose
- 🎟️ Register online
- An experience combining nature, a slower pace and physical and mental wellbeing. (Facilitated in English)
Friday 17 July
Cultural Library: interactive and creative stands
- 📍 Piazzale San Francesco
- 🎟️ Free entry
- Art workshops, performances, storytelling and participatory activities to promote dialogue between cultures.
Friday 17 July
Peace March & “Essere Orchestra”
- 📍 Meeting @ Sala della Pace
- 🎟️ Free entry
- The “Giro d’Italia for Peace” arrives in Cascia and meets Stefano Baroni for his concert “Essere Orchestra”.
Friday 17 July
Performance: ‘Who are you when nobody is watching?’
- 📍 Piazzale San Francesco
- 🎟️ Free entry
- InMenteItaca presents a four-part journey exploring identity, fragility, social masks, freedom and inner peace
Saturday 18 July
Hiking along the Santa Rita Trail
- 📍 Meeting @ Hotel delle Rose
- 🎟️ Register online
- An experience combining nature, a slower pace and physical and mental wellbeing. (Facilitated in Italian)
Saturday 18 July
Interactive and creative stands with the Cultural Library
- 📍 Piazzale San Francesco
- 🎟️ Free entry
- Art workshops, performances, storytelling and participatory activities to promote dialogue between cultures.
Saturday 18 July
Visit Cascia with SibillIA
- 📍 San Francesco Church
- 🎟️ Register online
- Discover an innovative artificial intelligence application designed to make cultural heritage more interactive, accessible and engaging.