From 2–6 October, it’s time for this year’s Gothenburg Tech Week, of which the Trade & Industry Group at Göteborg & Co is a proud partner. The week aims to strengthen innovation, promote lifelong learning, and enhance skills development within the tech industry. NASA will conclude the week by hosting the world’s largest hackathon.

“This year’s events, from the Gothenburg Sustainability Expo to GoWest and NASA Space Apps Challenge, exemplify the spirit of innovation and collaboration that drives us all. We’re not just building technologies—we’re creating a better future by tackling global challenges, fostering connections, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. That’s why we do Gothenburg Tech Week,” says Malin Kjällström, founder of Gothenburg Tech Week.

Gothenburg Tech Week is an annual event that unite key players from across the region to collaborate and strengthen the tech community. The goal is to ensure that Gothenburg remains a thriving hub for technological progress and entrepreneurship.

Hack for Space
The NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 is being held in Gothenburg and is the world’s largest hackathon. Participants from diverse backgrounds with a shared interest in space come together to tackle global challenges using NASA’s open data.

Highlights of the Year
2 October: Gothenburg Tech Week collaborates with GoWest, Gothenburg and West Sweden’s premier venture capital forum. This exclusive event is where startups meet investors, where ideas find funding, and where West Sweden’s innovation ecosystem thrives.  

3 October: Plug & Play Sweden hosts the Gothenburg Sustainability Expo at the World of Volvo. This event focused on shaping a sustainable future by bringing together innovators and industry pioneers within technology. Speakers from, among others, the Volvo Group, Volvo Cars, SKF and Göteborg Energi will be present.

5–6 October: Gothenburg hosts the NASA Space Apps Challenge. A global hackathon inviting innovators, coders, designers, and creators to come together and tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, both on Earth and in space, using NASA’s open data. The event is free and open to all space enthusiasts of all ages and backgrounds and will be held both digitally and at Yesbox in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg.

Read more about the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024 and sign up here!

For more information about Gothenburg Tech Week 2024, click here!

The Trade & Industry Group at Göteborg & Co is a partner of Gothenburg Tech Week and works to strengthen and enhance Gothenburg’s competitiveness and appeal.