An international defence innovation hackathon, "Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia," organized by the European Commission's Defence Innovation Programme (EUDIS), will be held in Rīga from October 15th to 17th. The event will be hosted at the Academic Centre of the University of Latvia (LU). The hackathon aims to gather startups, researchers, engineers, and technology developers to focus on defence-related challenges. Participants will collaborate and innovate to create solutions for future defence needs. This initiative reflects a growing emphasis on technological advancements within the European defence sector. The Defence Hackathon 2026 Latvia seeks to foster collaboration and accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies. The event underscores Latvia's role as a host for international innovation events.