Come Hack
with Us!
March 15-17, 2025 | Europa-Park, Germany
Attendee applications are open now!
The Venue
Building on the momentum of last year’s achievements, we’re taking CloudFest Hackathon to new heights! For the first time in our history, we’re hosting this groundbreaking event at Hotel Krønasår, Europa-Park’s newest and most exclusive venue. Inspired by the Natural History Museum of the 19th century, this extraordinary setting combines vintage scientific charm with modern comfort—creating the perfect atmosphere for innovation and discovery.
Picture yourself collaborating with fellow open-source enthusiasts in a setting adorned with historic expedition artifacts, brainstorming next-generation solutions, and being surrounded by the spirit of pioneering adventurers.
Join us in transforming ideas into code in spaces that bridge past discoveries with future innovations.
Open-Source meets CloudFest
After a whirlwind of coding, ideating, and collaborating, the CloudFest limelight awaits you: show off your team’s results on a CloudFest stage during the main event!
Here’s a perk: upon your application’s selection for the Hackathon, we’ll hand you a complimentary ticket to CloudFest!
While we’ve got your entry covered, please make your own accommodation arrangements during CloudFest.
The stage is set, and we’re eager to witness the magic you’ll bring!
Your stay at Europa-Park Rust
From Saturday morning to Monday late afternoon, we invite you to empower open-source projects with your invaluable expertise.
In return? We’ve got your back, covering all expenses—from luxurious stays in a four-star Europa-Park Hotel to lavish catering & beverages.
Enjoy a free two-night stay on March 16 & 17, 2024, at the Krønasår, a premier four-star Europa-Park Hotel, breakfast included.
Optional:
- Early-Bird-Option: Special rate for early arrivals on March 14, 2025
- Extended Stay: Possibility for an additional night based on CloudFest participation
Details for both options will be provided after the application selection process and successful registration.
Who Should Attend?
Collaborate, ideate, innovate, and unleash your Hackathon magic! Dive deep into the realm of #OSS. Tap into the synergy of collaborating with like-minded hackers and make waves in the tech and OS worlds.
Your hard work will get its deserved exposure to the wider CloudFest audience, 8000+ strong!
Curious about how it went down during the past editions? Check out our recap blog posts!
Participant Profile
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages like PHP, JavaScript, Bash, Go, Python
- A foundational grasp of cloud/hosting industry technicalities
- Experience manoeuvring Git
- Anybody interested in helping to make the web a better place!
While our primary attendees encompass Web Developers, Software Engineers, Sys-Admins, and Frontend & UX-Designers, we celebrate diversity in skills and backgrounds.
Our ambition is simple: to curate a melting pot of diverse talents and minds in the open-source landscape.
As S. Puchai wisely said, “A diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone.”
Furthermore, system & infrastructure engineers, data scientists, sysadmins, marketers, and other cloud industry and tech enthusiasts: your expertise is highly coveted for our projects.
The Application Process
As we gear up for CloudFest Hackathon 2025, we anticipate a surge of applications from all over the world, ready to make a difference in the open-source world.
Our goal is to ensure a diverse and dedicated group of participants committed to taking our OS projects to new heights for the benefit of our communities.
That’s why we are selecting interested applicants in three batches.
Application Batches
Batch #1: October 31 – November 30
Batch #2: December/January
Batch #3: 2025 – Invite only
A snapshot of how to embark on this journey
1
Submit Your Interest
Fill out our application form to express your interest. However, keep in mind, that this is just the first step and doesn’t guarantee your registration.
2
Await Our Response
We’ll review applications and notify you by email regarding your status—whether approved, rejected, or placed on hold for the next batch.
3
Seal The Deal!
If approved, you’ll receive a special code via email. Use this code to register for CloudFest. Once done, you’re confirmed for both the CF Hackathon 2025 and the main festival! 🎉
Apply For Your Spot!
The countdown to #CFHack2025 has begun: let’s get ready to hack!
Applications for the first batch close on November 30, 2024
*Reminder: Application isn’t synonymous with registration or confirmation!
Diversity & Inclusion
At the heart of CloudFest Hackathon lies a resolute commitment to diversity, creating an inclusive and welcoming milieu for everyone.
Our 2025 edition, again, amplifies these efforts, joining hands with experts from the diverse spectrums of tech.
Your diverse needs, from dietary to accessibility, matter to us. Thus, follow-up questions to our application form, in case you get selected, will address these facets.
Our expectation: respect, camaraderie, and zero tolerance for demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
For insights, questions, or inputs, connect with us at hackathon@cloudfest.com
Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.
– J. Jackson
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.
Check out our projects page for more information and meet your mentors!
Photos by Roan de Vries/Vulgar Productions
