8th Edition
CLOUDFEST
HACKATHON
March 15-17, 2025 | Europa-Park, Germany
Where Innovation Meets Purpose
Join us for an exhilarating three-day journey of coding, collaboration, and creativity. The CloudFest Hackathon 2025 will once more bring together brilliant minds to tackle real-world challenges through open-source innovation.
For the first time, we’re hosting this groundbreaking event in the breathtaking Hotel Krønasår, Europa-Park’s newest and most exclusive venue. This setting provides the perfect backdrop for pioneering ideas and transformative solutions.
As an open-source community attendee, be our guest and enjoy a free two-night stay on March 15 & 16, 2025, breakfast included.
Check out our Attendee Info & Registration Page for more details.
Why Attend?
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Exclusive Experience
Be our guest and be among the pioneers to innovate in the inspiring surroundings of the event location Vineta of Hotel Krønasår.
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Impactful Contributions
Shape the future of technology by contributing to open-source projects that matter.
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Skill Enhancement
Sharpen your technical abilities while developing crucial collaborative and problem-solving skills.
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Unparalleled Networking
Connect with visionaries and industry leaders at the forefront of open-source innovation.
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Diverse Challenges
Tackle a wide range of projects, including those exploring the balance between human expertise and emerging technologies.
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Hack for Good
Contribute to meaningful causes empowering aspiring technologists from underrepresented communities.
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Work Hard, Play Hard
Experience the perfect blend of intense coding sessions and Europa-Park’s world-class entertainment.
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Byte-sized Fun
Join us for a ‘compile’ of unforgettable moments – where every bug is a feature and sleep is optional!
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Three Days, No Limits
For the first time ever, three full days to ideate, create, and shape open-source innovations. More time, more impact, more excitement!
Ready to be a part of CloudFest Hackathon 2025?
Applications are temporarily closed but the second batch will open on December 16th, 2024.
What to expect
Building on the tremendous achievements of CloudFest Hackathon 2024, we’re raising the bar even higher for 2025. We’re not just coding; we’re crafting solutions that will shape the future of the open web and cloud technologies.
In the context of CloudFest’s motto “The Human Edge – Finding Your Place in an AI World,” we will also encourage projects that explore how human creativity and emerging technologies can complement each other in open-source development.
Curious about what more to expect?
THE HUMAN EDGE
FINDING YOUR PLACE IN AN AI WORLD
Join the Cloud’s top leaders at the world’s #1 internet infrastructure event.
As we gear up to celebrate the 21th edition of CloudFest, with the inspiring theme THE HUMAN EDGE, our mission is clear:
Help you find your place in an AI world!
Web professionals from every corner of the cloud industry are once again joining forces, striving to craft innovative solutions to pressing challenges in the open-source realm.
Mark your calendars for March 17-20, 2025 to attend the CloudFest Hackathon – Edition #8, and immerse yourself in the vibrant open-source community’s passion and innovation. The path to a better open web starts with you!
Goal-Oriented Open-Source Projects
We’re keeping the tradition alive by solely focusing on projects that resonate with our core principles. All projects are a testament to our commitment to the OS communities and will be not-for-profit, interoperable, and, of course, open-source.
Got a great idea for a hackathon project?
Check out our projects page and meet your mentors!
Partner with Us
Join the open-source revolution at CloudFest Hackathon 2025! As a partner, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:
- Showcase your brand to a global audience of tech innovators
- Connect with top talent and potential recruits
- Contribute to groundbreaking open-source projects
Whether you’re looking to lead in innovation, expand your network, or support the future of open-source, partnering with us offers unparalleled opportunities.
Mark Your Calendars!
Applications will open on October 31, 2024.
Stay tuned to become part of this groundbreaking event where we push the boundaries of open-source innovation!
Are you ready to be at the forefront of open-source innovation?
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Join the Movement!
Let’s Hack!
We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome web professionals from every niche of the cloud, tech and open-source industries to the scenic Europa-Park in Rust. Together let’s innovate, hack, and discover solutions for real-world OS challenges while having a blast!
Our focus remains true: fostering a friendly competitive spirit among projects, enhancing social interactions, and offering unparalleled networking opportunities for our enthusiastic hackers.
