Hachakthon Yes We Tech

Organizing the first 100% female hackathon in Málaga —and the first in Andalusia— has been one of the most important moments in my career. Bringing together nearly 50 women to co-create technological solutions wasn’t just exciting. It was a statement.
And yes, we made history.

I’ve always believed in designing spaces where women feel safe, supported, and represented. This event turned that belief into reality.

A Community of Women Building Together

Across two days, we built a space full of creativity, collaboration, and purpose.

Almost 50 participants
15 mentors guiding every step
5 judges, all women, from tech and social impact
A community connected by curiosity, talent and a desire to create change

From the start, we wanted this hackathon to be different.
More supportive. More personal. More like a community than a competition.
And it truly felt that way.

You could sense the energy at every table.
Ideas growing. Women supporting each other. Conversations full of meaning.

17 Hours of Inspiration and Impact

We worked together on Friday afternoon and throughout Saturday.
Participants used the Lean Startup methodology to turn real social problems into concrete, testable solutions. Watching each team evolve their vision, ask questions, and challenge assumptions was incredibly inspiring.

As we said during the event:

“If even one of these projects becomes real, this will already be a success.”

By the end of the hackathon, that possibility felt completely attainable.

My Role as Organizer

As part of the organizing team, I focused on creating an experience where women could work, grow, and feel fully supported. My responsibilities included:

Designing the structure and timing of the event
Coordinating with mentors and judges
Overseeing communication and logistics
Guiding participants throughout the sessions
Ensuring the environment was inclusive and safe
Managing the atmosphere, flow, and overall experience
Working with Google, TradingView, Telefónica 42, MálagaJam and Cruz Roja

For me, organizing is not only about planning.
It’s about shaping spaces where women feel confident, represented, and free to express their ideas.

Ten Projects With Real Purpose

The hackathon resulted in ten strong, meaningful projects. They addressed topics such as:

Safe mobility for women
Returning to work after maternity
STEM guidance for girls
Workplace toxicity
Inclusive mentoring
Digital inclusion
Bullying prevention
Mental health and wellbeing

The quality was outstanding.
Choosing a top three was genuinely difficult.

Prizes With Practical Impact

The awards were designed to support the winners’ growth:

10 tickets to INIT (Google)
5 laptops from TradingView
5 training scholarships from Telefónica 42

The event was supported by Google, TradingView and Telefónica 42, with MálagaJam and Cruz Roja as collaborators. Their support helped strengthen Málaga’s position as an inclusive and innovative tech hub.

A New Direction for Women in Tech

Many of the projects showed real potential.
Several were intersectional, socially relevant, and fully viable.

The impact was so clear that Telefónica 42 decided to offer the winners’ workshops exclusively for women, reinforcing the value of safe learning environments.

And beyond the results, something beautiful happened:
New friendships formed. New networks appeared.
A sense of community grew stronger with every hour.

“The true value of this hackathon lies not only in the ideas, but in the women who support each other and shape the future of technology.”

Only the Beginning

Organizing this event reminded me why I believe so strongly in community, representation, and women-centered spaces. When women feel safe, supported, and visible, innovation becomes a tool for real change.

Málaga’s first feminist hackathon was more than an event.
It was the start of something powerful.
And it won’t be the last.