Sigma Software, which is a Swedish-Ukrainian IT company that already has two offices in Portugal, will promote, together with Tech Nation UK, the European hackhaton "hack for peace" that will take place between 21 and 23 October in five countries - Portugal being one of them.

According to a statement sent by Sigma Software Group, the war shows that "nowadays no one should feel safe. However, there are ways to better prepare for even the most unthinkable events."

"The threat of a Third World War is more real than ever. That is why today companies are creating and updating their contingency plans, and governments are looking for ways to be well-prepared for such threats (...) Technological products and innovative solutions can help solve the problems associated with war," adds the statement.

Making a difference

In this regard, "Hack for Peace will empower those looking to make a difference by contributing to the creation of anti-war technology systems," it reads in the note.

The organisers are expecting literally anyone, from mentors, entrepreneurs, investors, IT professionals and anyone willing to come up with an idea for a product that can boost peace on the European continent to participate in the event.

Speaking about the upcoming hackhaton, Valery Krasovsky, CEO and Co-founder of Sigma Software Group said: "Hack for Peace is a unique European project that will bring together developers, product managers, founders of startups and investors to create transformative solutions to make the world a better and safer place. In addition, we will invite investors and mentors who will guide the teams in the right direction, where they can get the financial support to launch their products."

Participation is free of charge, but people willing to take part must register by 30 September. Participants will meet offline in various locations such as United Kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Poland and Ukraine, but will be connected to the other locations online. In this way, they will be able to share ideas both in person and online in the various countries where the event will be held.

For "Hack for Peace” event, 300 registrations are expected, and the organisers will give preference to participants who already have clear ideas.

The winners will have the opportunity to put into practice their ideas and create products with the guidance of investors and mentors. To do so, participants will have to dedicate themselves to one of four fields: information security; mental health; kid's education; and war logistics.

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