A case competition focused on rebuilding trust in digital societies. Students will design technological solutions based on one main principle: To restore and strengthen trust between citizens and relevant actors. How can we design digital services where consent, control and trust are embedded in the solution – so that citizens share their data voluntarily because they can see the value for both themselves and society?

What kind of case competition?

Danish and international students at IT University of Copenhagen across fields of study and educational level.

Build, design or code trust. All kinds of skills are needed!

Who can join?

The case competition will be held in English.

Which language?

When to save the date?

19.feb 2026

We kick off Thursday afternoon with some team introductions, keynote talk, dinner and networking.

21.feb 2026

On Saturday we go all in on your case: problem discovery, user research, solution exploration and pitching your final concept.

Is prior tech specific knowledge needed?

No, different skills, curiosity and value-based thinking matter most here.

Designing Trust in a Digital Future is a case competition where you as a student from ITU are given 1.5 days to work on the case in teams. During the event, you are guided through different phases where they have to research the problem, the users and existing solutions/methods. Afterwards, you have to develop ideas and solutions, which are finally presented in a pitch.

This is not just a case competition. It is an agenda that matters with societal importance. And now you have the opportunity to contribute to the agenda.

How is the process?

Oh no, group making.. Really?

We know how tricky group making can be. Therefore you can sign up as a group, approximately 3-4 students per group. If you are 1 or 2 persons, we will match you with other awesome team members.