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Students inspire at the Lübeck Hackathon: A game of trade and fame!
The hackathon “Lübeck 2026 – Trade and Scoundrels” brought 130 students together to develop creative IT solutions.
Students inspire at the Lübeck Hackathon: A game of trade and fame!
The hackathon “Lübeck 2026 – Trade and Scoundrels”, which took place on January 16th and 17th, 2026, allowed the creativity of young talents to blossom in Lübeck. 130 first-year students from the computer science, media informatics, IT security and robotics and automation courses took part in this exciting event. Your challenge? To experience programming in a practical and collaborative setting.
In teams of two, the aspiring developers were challenged to create a Java-based game based on the popular board game Istanbul. Players take on the role of merchants who trade in local specialties such as marzipan, salt and herrings in order to gain valuable council seats. The game's implementation required thorough programming, bringing characters, locations and interactions to life step by step. A true showcase for the participants' skills!
Results and winners
The “Corrupted Sovereigns of ‘Morrow” team won with an impressive performance and secured first place. Closely followed by “Dataportis” in second place and the team “unnecessary(nesting(of(methods))))” in third place. “Die Robos” also won the creative award, an award that recognized the teams’ innovative approaches. Food and prizes were provided by well-known sponsors such as singularIT, Oldendorff and Scheidt & Bachmann, who enriched the event with support and materials.
The event was not only a competition, but also an excellent opportunity for networking and exchanging ideas. Through all sorts of workshops and interactive sessions, the students were able to acquire valuable knowledge in various areas, such as agile methods and programming. The hackathon not only promoted the technical skills, but also the team spirit and creativity of the participants.
A look into the future
As the Hanse Innovation Campus reports, the hackathon is part of a larger think tank that brings together talent from different disciplines. The successful implementation of the event shows how important such events are for the development of future innovations in the digital space. The examples from Lübeck could serve as a model for similar initiatives in other cities that want to promote and support young talent.
Overall, the “Lübeck 2026” hackathon not only encouraged its participants to put their skills to the test, but also created a platform that promotes the exchange of creative ideas for the future. We are excited to see what the next events will bring and how the innovative approaches will continue to unfold.