Very few events leave a lasting mark not only on those who take part, but also on those who bring them to life. The EELISA Student-led Bootcamp is one of those rare experiences. Born from the initiative, creativity, and commitment of the EELISA Student Council, the first EELISA Student-led Bootcamp became a space where ideas turned into friendships, challenges became opportunities for learning and collaboration across borders.

Following the success of this inaugural edition, the second EELISA Student-led Bootcamp will take place 8–10 November 2026 at ZHAW – Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Winterthur, Switzerland. Once again, students from across the EELISA Alliance will come together for an intensive, hands-on learning experience designed by students, for students.

Taking the shape of a three-day hackathon, the event will bring together multidisciplinary teams to tackle a real challenge: developing innovative and sustainable ways to track, reduce, and repurpose the daily flow of consumables and physical resources on university campuses.

Participants will collaborate with peers from different countries and disciplines, applying their knowledge to a real-world challenge while strengthening key transversal skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and intercultural collaboration. Throughout the three days, they will also engage with the EELISA values of sustainability, ethics, social inclusion, and responsible innovation.
https://eelisa.eu/the-second-edition-of-the-eelisa-student-led-bootcamp-is-here/