Announcing the VCSP Hackathon 2025

The Volunteer Community Surveyor Program (VCSP) is excited to announce the VCSP Hackathon 2025, under the theme: Innovating for Climate-Resilient & Inclusive Land Administration.

This global challenge invites young surveyors (under 35 or within 10 years of graduation) to harness the power of geospatial and digital tools in addressing some of the world’s most urgent issues such as climate change, land governance, and tenure security.

Teams of up to three members will collaborate to design practical prototypes that combine GIS, coding, design, and policy expertise to develop innovative and scalable solutions addressing climate and land challenges.

Beyond this competition, the hackathon is a unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and showcase talent on an international stage. All code, datasets, and outputs will be shared openly on agreed platforms, ensuring that solutions contribute to broader knowledge-sharing within the surveying and geospatial community. Be part of the change.

Apply now and turn your ideas into real-world solutions that shape the future of land and climate resilience!

More information and application

Download VCSP Hackathon 2025 Poster