Ready to hack a sustainability challenge? Enroll now in the Carbon Neutral Hackathon!

What if you could spend an overnight adventure solving a real sustainability challenge – and help shape the future of tourism at the same time?

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The Carbon Neutral Hackathon brings together multidisciplinary student teams to tackle a real-world challenge provided by hotel (Kartanohotelli Artturi). During the hackathon, you will work with Haaga-Helia’s and Novia’s students from different backgrounds to develop creative and practical solutions for more sustainable tourism.  

Enrollment ends on Friday, 4 September 2026 – enroll now in Peppi!

Why participate?

  • Make an impact. Work on a real challenge and develop solutions that can contribute to more sustainable tourism.
  • Meet people from different fields. Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and learn from other students’ perspectives and expertise.
  • Learn by doing. Experience an intensive, creative hackathon where ideas are turned into solutions – all during an overnight adventure.
  • Compete for a prize. The team with the best solution will win a prize!

Practical information

  • Study load: 3 credits
  • Pre-lecture: 15 September 2026
  • Hackathon: 28–29 September 2026
  • Location: Kartanohotelli Artturi, Sipoo
  • Language: English
  • Transport, accommodation and meals: Included

Ready to take on the challenge?

Read more and register! Carbon Neutral Hackathon | Study Guide, Haaga-Helia

The Carbon Neutral Hackathon is organized by Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences as part of Carbon Neutral Experience 3.0 project, co-funded by EU. CNE 3.0 aims to make tourism in the Uusimaa region more sustainable and regenerative by supporting tourism businesses in developing climate-friendly services.