Dear all,

We are delighted to invite you to the 11th edition of the Swiss Open Cultural Data Hackathon https://opendata.ch/events/glamhack2026/, GLAMhack26, taking place in Winterthur on 13-14 November 2026.

Organized in partnership with the Stiftung für Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte(SKKG), GLAMhack26 brings together cultural institutions, software developers, GLAM professionals (GLAM: galleries, libraries, archives, museums), digital humanists, artists, Wikipedians, researchers, and creative technologists to explore new ideas and foster innovation in the cultural heritage sector.

Register now https://opendata.hitobito.com/en/groups/5/public_events/31and be part of this year’s hackathon!

This year’s theme is Hack the Gap – Bridging Analog and Digital Worlds. During the two days of the hackathon, participants will collaborate to create innovative prototypes exploring how cultural heritage can move fluidly between the physical and digital realms – ensuring broader access, deeper understanding, and more inclusive participation.

Want to learn more about the GLAMhack and how you or your organization could participate? Sign up https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LlxWyVTgSpKXlyJkRl8ncwfor our online info session on Thursday, 21 May 2026, 12:30-13:30.

Skill-building Workshops and Opening Night (12 November 2026)

Join us already on 12 November, in the afternoon, for a special pre-event programme featuring hands-on workshops on topics such as:

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Apertus and PublicAI

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GLAM content in the Wikiverse

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Publishing and sharing cultural data

In the evening, participants are invited to an opening programme including a keynote lecture, a panel discussion around this year’s theme, and an artistic performance. Further details will be announced soon.

We look forward to welcoming you to Winterthur for two days of creativity, collaboration, and cultural innovation.

For the GLAMhack26 Organizing Team,

Lionel Walter