Many of the systems we rely on today were built for conditions that no longer exist.
Global stability, cheap energy, abundant labour, and frictionless trade are not a given.
They were simply temporary advantages.
That’s why the HackSummit 2026 is built around one simple question:
Can we rebuild the physical and economic assets society depends on, now that the assumptions behind them are fading?
This isn’t a software problem. It’s an infrastructure problem.
And in a fragmented world, infrastructure is power.
The decade ahead will be shaped by those who can build and control assets under constraint, whether those limits are physical, biological, regulatory, or geopolitical.
Across Industrial Renaissance and Food Sovereignty, this year’s HackSummit brings together founders and investors who build in physics, biology, and chemistry; who operate within constraints, and who know that scale is earned through execution, not claims.
Save the Date: 22-23rd April to join 1,000 of the boldest Founders and Funders building at the cutting-edge of Europe’s re-industrialisation era, here in Lausanne, Switzerland.
📈 2026. Turning Tension into Traction
Venterra Group / cylib / Sofi Filtration
We are under no illusion that 2025 was a ‘tailwinds-only’ year.
But we are convinced Europe’s builders are among the best in the world at turning HardTech complexity into real-world impact at scale.
Across energy, materials, and biological manufacturing, a clear pattern emerged this year: Founders are rebuilding the industrial capabilities Europe cannot afford to outsource.
From battery recycling and offshore energy infrastructure to fermentation platforms and waste-to-value systems, these technologies aren’t vertical bets, they are the building blocks of industrial sovereignty.
As infrastructure is rebuilt, energy demand shifts, and food and material security move up the agenda, the stage is set for a new wave of industrial breakthroughs to take hold.
That’s why we’re excited to put the spotlight on Deep Tech founders driving Europe’s next industrial revolution at the next edition of HackSummit.
🚀 Supercharge Your Involvement
Good news, there are still plenty of ways to get involved in this next edition.
If you’re coming to the Summit with a strategic objective – such as announcing a fundraise, launching or demoing a solution, sourcing deal flow, or positioning your organisation as a thought leader - we offer a range of sponsored participation formats designed to turn your presence into impact.
These include:
Sponsored stage formats (keynotes, panels, firesides)
Startup showcases and tech demos with curated visibility
Sponsored workshops or side events built on concrete use cases
Bespoke ecosystem activations aligned with your strategic priorities
If you have a budget allocated to activate your presence at the Summit and would like to explore a tailored partnership, let’s jump on a short call to co-design the right format.
📉 100 Early Bird Tickets
There are just 100 Early Bird tickets remaining, available from just 309 CHF.
Mark your calendar, lock in your ticket at the best rate and look forward to joining us in Lausanne for one or both days.
Hurry, tickets are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
🇨🇭 There’s No Better Place to be this April 22-23
Snapshot of Early Confirmed Attendees for HackSummit 2026
The 8th global edition of the HackSummit promises to lay the foundations for the next generation of climate-positive, abundant industries.
Whether this will be your 1st or 8th time with us, you’ll be sure to fit right in among top-tier Investors, Founders and Operators who are all building and funding at the intersection of re-industrialisation and planetary health.
We look forward to welcoming you to Lausanne.
Laura at Hack
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