It’s Your Chance to Stand Out
ZurichHack is back — and this year, it’s making a bold entrance as part of Swiss AI Weeks 2025.
On September 26–27, over 300 coders, designers, students, and professionals will gather in Zurich to take on real-world AI challenges with real-world consequences.
If You’ve ever wondered how to break into the AI scene — not with buzzwords, but with action — this is it.
Formerly known as HeckathonZurich, the newly branded ZurichHack isn’t just another weekend coding event. It’s where early talent meets applied innovation, where your skills are tested, and where visibility meets velocity.
As collaborators of Swiss AI Weeks, we at Rockstar Recruiting are excited to see events like ZurichHack help connect technical creativity with real-world use cases. And if You’re thinking about joining — here’s why it’s absolutely worth your time.
This Isn’t a School Project. It’s a Launchpad.
Forget theoretical problems or gimmicky pitches. ZurichHack is designed to give You:
• A taste of collaborative product-building under pressure
• Access to industry-aligned AI problem statements
• A diverse peer group of designers, coders, data thinkers, and builders
• A chance to create something You’re actually proud of
Whether You’re working on your degree or already in your first role, this is the kind of environment that helps You sharpen your skills — and get noticed for the right reasons.
Why ZurichHack Is Worth Your Weekend
ZurichHack isn’t just a cool event — it’s a career catalyst. In just 48 hours, You’ll gain practical team experience, see how others think under pressure, and most importantly, ship something that lives beyond a pitch deck.
You’ll walk away with:
• A tangible project You can reference in interviews and portfolios
• A stronger sense of how AI is applied in real products
• Insight into where You thrive — backend? vision? design? leadership?
• And often, connections that grow far beyond the weekend
It’s not about winning. It’s about growth, visibility, and momentum.
How to Make the Most of ZurichHack
We’ve worked with countless AI-focused candidates — and here’s what we know about what sets top performers apart at events like this:
1. Solve a problem — don’t just code
Judges (and future employers) remember teams that build something useful. Define a clear user or use-case. Ground your ideas in reality.
2. Communicate under pressure
Great builders know how to explain their work. Practice your short pitch. Think in workflows, not just features.
3. Be coachable and adaptable
Mentors and team leads will notice your ability to absorb feedback and adjust fast. That’s a real signal.
4. Finish something
A working prototype — even a scrappy one — always beats a half-finished moonshot. Execution matters.
5. Follow up
The hackathon might last two days, but the relationships You start can last years. Stay in touch with your teammates, mentors, and even competitors. This is your early network.
If You’re thinking about a future in AI — whether it’s engineering, research, product, or design — ZurichHack is a strong place to explore your direction, push your skills, and take the next step.At Rockstar Recruiting, we work with tech experts who are building exactly in that space. We understand the technologies You’re working with, the teams You want to join, and the kind of roles that actually move You forward. You can also browse our other blog articles for more career advice, tech insights, and hiring trends across the Swiss AI ecosystem.
More on the event: swiss-ai-weeks.ch/hacks-and-events/ZurichHack-26270925
