Agenda 2026
Our agenda will span three days of coding, collaboration, and creativity, leading to groundbreaking open-source projects. From kick-off to the final presentation, each moment we promise a blend of learning, networking, and impact.
THURSDAY, MARCH 19
Hotel Krønasår
17:00 – 19:00: Early Badge Pickup at the Krønasår lobby (CloudFest Info Counter)
From 19:00: Early-Arrivals-Welcome-Dinner & Drinks
Bubba Svens Restaurant: Tables have been reserved for Hackathon attendees in a dedicated area.
What to expect:
🍴 Evening buffet: 47,50 € per person (paid individually on the night)
🍷🍺🥤 All beverages – soft drinks, wine & beer – are on us!
It’s the perfect chance to put faces to names, share project ideas, and kick off the #CFHack2026 spirit in style.
DAY 1
MARCH 20
FRIDAY
9:00
to
11:00
to
11:00
Badge Pickup at CF Info Counter
Check in for CloudFest Hackathon and pick up your badge.
Check in for CloudFest Hackathon and pick up your badge.
10:00
Arrival at the Venue
Welcome to the Krønasår hotel! Get settled in the Vineta and gear up for an exciting start.
Welcome to the Krønasår hotel! Get settled in the Vineta and gear up for an exciting start.
10:30
Official Welcome and Kick-Off 🎤
A heartfelt welcome, mentor introductions, and an overview of the hackathon journey ahead.
A heartfelt welcome, mentor introductions, and an overview of the hackathon journey ahead.
10:45
Project Presentations
Discover the challenges awaiting you. Each project lead will showcase their vision and requirements.
Discover the challenges awaiting you. Each project lead will showcase their vision and requirements.
11:15
Time to Hack! 💻
Find your dream team, connect with project leads, and begin your hackathon adventure.
Find your dream team, connect with project leads, and begin your hackathon adventure.
13:00
Lunch Break @Tre Kronen, Krønasår 🍴
Recharge and network. Perfect time to complete hotel check-in if needed.
Recharge and network. Perfect time to complete hotel check-in if needed.
14:00
Time to Hack! 💻
Back to innovation – project mentors available throughout for guidance.
Back to innovation – project mentors available throughout for guidance.
19:00
Dinner @Bubba Svens, Hotel Krønasår 🍴
Savor great food and conversation in our main hackathon venue.
Savor great food and conversation in our main hackathon venue.
20:00
Evening Social: Networking & Game Night 🎉
Connect with hackers across different teams in a relaxed atmosphere! Whether you’re competing in our first #CFHack Pub Quiz, traditional Mario Kart Tournament, or enjoying networking conversations over drinks, this is your time to engage and unwind with the broader hackathon community.
Connect with hackers across different teams in a relaxed atmosphere! Whether you’re competing in our first #CFHack Pub Quiz, traditional Mario Kart Tournament, or enjoying networking conversations over drinks, this is your time to engage and unwind with the broader hackathon community.
DAY 2
MARCH 21
SATURDAY
09:00
Welcome to Day 2 and Inventory
Quick team check-ins and resource alignment to maximize your second day.
Quick team check-ins and resource alignment to maximize your second day.
09:10
Time to Hack! 💻
Dive deep into development with fresh energy and clear goals.
Dive deep into development with fresh energy and clear goals.
13:00
Lunch @Tre Kronen, Krønasår 🍴
You gotta feed the machine! Refuel and share progress with fellow teams.
You gotta feed the machine! Refuel and share progress with fellow teams.
14:00
Time to Hack! 💻
Push forward with your project vision – support on standby.
Push forward with your project vision – support on standby.
17:00
Group photo 📸
Let’s create memories!
Let’s create memories!
19:00
Evening Social: Silver Lake City Adventures 🤠
Get a sneak peek at Europa-Park’s brand-new Silver Lake City before its summer 2026 opening!
Transport, food & drinks – all included!
Enjoy a themed dinner at the Diner Station, followed by networking & drinks at the Wild Horse Bar.
Get a sneak peek at Europa-Park’s brand-new Silver Lake City before its summer 2026 opening!
Transport, food & drinks – all included!
Enjoy a themed dinner at the Diner Station, followed by networking & drinks at the Wild Horse Bar.
DAY 3
MARCH 22
SUNDAY
09:00
Final Day Kickoff
Quick team check-ins & alignment to maximize your final day.
Quick team check-ins & alignment to maximize your final day.
09:10
Time to Hack! 💻
Last long sprint ahead – time to bring it all together!
Last long sprint ahead – time to bring it all together!
12:00
Lunch @Tre Kronen, Krønasår 🍴
Last team lunch before the final sprint.
Last team lunch before the final sprint.
13:00
Final sprint! 💻
Polish your project and prepare for the grand finale.
Polish your project and prepare for the grand finale.
14:30
Submission of Project Results
Project leads: Submit your presentation slides for the showcase.
Project leads: Submit your presentation slides for the showcase.
14:45
Presentation of Results ⭐️
Showcase your team’s achievements on stage – your moment to shine!
Showcase your team’s achievements on stage – your moment to shine!
16:00
Break and Jury Consultation
Refresh while our jury evaluates the amazing projects.
Refresh while our jury evaluates the amazing projects.
16:30
Awards and Official Closing Remarks 🏆
Celebrating innovation and wrapping up our hackathon journey.
Celebrating innovation and wrapping up our hackathon journey.
17:00
Networking & Goodbyes
20:00
WP [Business & Agency] Summit Welcome Drinks @Castillo Restaurant, Castillo Alcazar Hotel 🍸
Join fellow Summit attendees — agency leaders, hosting providers, WordPress professionals, and ecosystem partners — for an evening of free drinks and good company.
Dinner before the party? No food will be served at the welcome event — we recommend grabbing dinner beforehand at one of these nearby restaurants:
Bubba Svens – Hotel Krønasår
Antica Roma — Hotel Colosseo
Captain’s Finest — Hotel Bell Rock (reservation recommended)
Join fellow Summit attendees — agency leaders, hosting providers, WordPress professionals, and ecosystem partners — for an evening of free drinks and good company.
Dinner before the party? No food will be served at the welcome event — we recommend grabbing dinner beforehand at one of these nearby restaurants:
Bubba Svens – Hotel Krønasår
Antica Roma — Hotel Colosseo
Captain’s Finest — Hotel Bell Rock (reservation recommended)
MONDAY MARCH 23: WP [BUSINESS & AGENCY] SUMMIT
TUESDAY, MARCH 24: PRESENTATION OF RESULTS AT CLOUDFEST
CloudFest Rock Café
17:00 – 18:00: CloudFest Hackathon 2026: Shaping The Future of The Open Web
Conquer the stage at CloudFest as we showcase the hackathon achievements to the CloudFest audience. Support your fellow hackers and celebrate innovation – you might even find yourself in the spotlight!
