We are thrilled to announce the 6th edition of MAKEathon. The event will be held at the FHNW Campus Olten (Maps).

MAKEathon is a two-day workshop that brings ambitious students, engineers, designers, and developers together to address current company and societal challenges by creating innovative AI prototypes.

Watch the recap below about a past edition!

Google Tech Tutorial – Pre-MAKEathon Session

Kick off your preparation with Google! One of Google‘s Engineers will be onsite at FHNW to deliver this tutorial, which will also be streamed online. Join to explore cutting-edge AI technologies and get ready for the MAKEathon.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
🕔 Time: 17:15 – 20:00
📍 Location: Onsite – OVR^* A014^# & Online – MS Team

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to learn directly from a Google expert, both onsite and online!

^*OVR: FHNW University of Applied Science and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Von Rollstrasse 10, 4600 Olten

^#A014: Room ID

metaphacts Tech Tutorial – Pre-MAKEathon Session

Get ready for the MAKEathon! metaphacts will host an online tutorial to help you level up your knowledge of Knowledge Graphs and semantic technologies:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
🕔 Time: 17:15 – 20:00
📍 Location: Online – MS Team

Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your skills and gain valuable insights before the challenge begins!

Microsoft Tech Tutorial – Pre-MAKEathon Session

Before the event, Microsoft will host an online tech tutorial to help participants prepare:

📅 Date: Thursday, 9 October 2025
🕔 Time: 17:15 – 20:00
📍 Location: Online – MS Team

Don’t miss this chance to improve your skills before diving into the MAKEathon!