Police Hackathon 2026: Help Solve Real Cases with the Dutch Police

Work side by side with the Dutch Police on real investigations! Mark your calendar for October 16th, 2026 for the sixth edition of the Police Hackathon! This is your chance to contribute to real police cases, tackle emerging crime trends, and collaborate with professionals on the frontlines of public safety.

Join investigators, OSINT analysts, cybercrime specialists and data experts for a full day of hands-on challenges. From missing persons to dark web investigations, your skills can make an actual impact. Whether you’re a developer, student, policy thinker, ethical hacker or legal expert. this is your moment to contribute to a safer digital society.

Why join?

• Work on real-world police cases
• Connect with professionals across sectors
• Co-create innovative solutions for today’s challenges
• Experience the power of public-private collaboration

Practical information

Location: Microsoft Netherlands / Schiphol

Time: 09:00 – 18:00

Registration is now open! Please note that spots are limited! Beginning of October you will hear if you can participate. Register here.