The DisInfoHack 2026 final is scheduled to take place at the GATE Institute of St. Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia on Monday. The event, which will be opened by caretaker Innovation and Growth Minister Irena Mladenova and caretaker Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky, involves 40 students representing over 12 universities, both within Bulgaria and internationally.
DisInfoHack employs a specialized methodology that merges academic research with practical skills training, focusing on the analysis of digital information environments. The initiative aims to mobilize young people committed to fostering a more reliable and high-quality information space. This 2026 iteration builds upon previous editions, including the 2025 slow student hackathon and DisInfoHack Junior.
The participating students are currently analyzing the Bulgarian media and digital landscape to identify disinformation narratives and develop actionable solutions to mitigate their impact. Their work spans six critical areas: elections, conflict zones, ecology, migration, patriotism, and crises. At the final, participants will present their findings, winners will be announced, and key recommendations for protecting information integrity in Bulgaria will be outlined.
The initiative’s model is also slated for implementation in Poland in May 2026. DisInfoHack operates under the framework of the three-year CoDE project, which seeks to enhance information resilience through scientific methods. The project is managed by St.
Kliment Ohridski University of Sofia through the GATE Institute, in partnership with several academic bodies and technology firms.
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