Wait… what if, at Groene Peper, you didn’t just listen and learn, but also got right to work? What if, in a single day, you could contribute to the future of North Brabant?

In addition to keynotes, workshops, and sessions, Groene Peper 2026 is organizing a hackathon where students from vocational, higher vocational, and university programs will collaborate on urgent issues facing the Province of North Brabant. From initial sketch to pitch on stage.Two challenges🔄 Circular BrabantHow do we stimulate new circular value chains in the region and use AI to accelerate that transition?🤖 AI for Equal OpportunityHow can North Brabant use AI to create equal opportunities for residents facing structural disadvantages?How does it work?You’ll spend the entire day working in a diverse team guided by Design Thinking and supported by experts in the field. At the end of the day, you’ll pitch your solution on the Groene Peper stage, alongside the other sessions and program components.Why participate?Multidisciplinary collaboration, professional pitch training, networking with professionals, a certificate of participation, and the chance to win prizes. Plus: the experience of knowing your idea can make a difference.Practical📍 Location: Rachelsmolen 1, Auditorium R5🕤 Start: 9:35 AM🎒 What to bring: Nothing, we’ll take care of everything📝 Preparation: Not requiredSign up for the Hackathon | View the full Groene Peper 2026 program