Come Hack
with Us!
The CloudFest Hackathon takes place the weekend before the main CloudFest conference.
March 15-17, 2025 | Europa-Park, Germany
We invite you to empower open-source projetcs 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.
Applications open in November 2024!
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: November 2024
Batch #2: December 2024
Batch #3: 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! 🎉
Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.
– J. Jackson
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
Projects 2024
