Come Hack
with Us!
The CloudFest Hackathon takes place the weekend before the main CloudFest conference.
March 16-18, 2024 | Europa-Park, Germany
From Saturday morning to Monday afternoon, we invite you to empower the open-source (OS) communities with their 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.
The Venue
Dive into a realm where history meets modern tech! For CloudFest Hackathon 2024, we’re excited to host you at the Santa Isabel Hotel at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, precisely in the gorgeous Convento of the Santa Isabel Hotel
Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of historic Portuguese monasteries, this amazing venue blends tradition and contemporary comfort.
We are also thrilled to use the Refectorium, a versatile space for additional projects or breakout sessions. The possibilities are as vast as your imagination. Join us and immerse yourself in this awesome setting!
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 main CloudFest stage on Tuesday, March 18th, 2024.
Here’s a perk: upon your application’s selection for the CloudFest Hackathon, we’ll hand you a complimentary ticket to CloudFest While we’ve got your entry covered, please remember to make your own arrangements for accommodation during CloudFest.
Stage is set, and we’re eager to witness the magic you’ll bring! 🎤
Check out our 2024 Agenda!
Your stay at
Europa-Park Rust
Enjoy a free two-night stay on March 16 & 17, 2024, at a premier four-star Europa-Park Hotel, breakfast included.
Optional:
- Early Arrival Offer: arrive early on March 15, 2024, at a special net room rate of 105€.
- Extra Night: engaged attendees in the main event CloudFest or WP Day might qualify for an additional free night on March 18, 2024, based on room availability and active participation.
Details for both options are shared post-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 2024, 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 20th – November 5th – closed
Batch #2 December 6th – January 14th – closed
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 2024 and the main festival! 🎉
Remember, the sooner you apply, the higher your chances of being selected in the earlier batches!
For any questions regarding participation in the CloudFest Hackathon, please visit our FAQ section.
Ready to be a part of an even more monumental hackathon in 2024?
Applications for the CloudFest Hackathon are now closed.
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 2024 edition 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
Friendly Competition
and a Legacy of Giving Back:
CF Hackathon Awards
Reflecting on the triumph of last year’s Hackathon, our goal for this year is to fund another full scholarship for the Groundbreaker Talents program, through the awards we present.
Find out more on our dedicated Awards page:
 | Future Of The Web Award: Integrate MariaDB Catalogs with PHP Platforms |  sponsored by wp.one | Awarded to the team whose innovative project forecasts the future of the web through technological foresight and explores new problems and new approaches to solving them. |
 | Dream Team Award: Follow The Money (Public Sector Website Funding Transparency) |  sponsored by Codeable | For the team that demonstrates exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and communication throughout the hackathon. |
 | Social Media Master Award: Can Everyone Use ____? | sponsored by one.com | Highlighting the team that creates the most buzz on social media during the hackathon. |
 | Web Impact Award: Can Everyone Use ____? |  sponsored by wpwartung24.de | Recognizes the team whose project significantly uplifts sustainable, inclusive, and ethical web practices and promises a lasting positive impact on the web and how it is used and evolved responsibly. |
 | Pitch Perfect Award: JSON Schema Field/Form Renderer |   co-sponsored by CloudLinux & imunify 360 | Rewarding the team that delivers the most compelling and engaging project presentation for all. |
 | #CFHack2024 Overall Winner: Can Everyone Use ____? |  sponsored by Automattic | For the team that hacks its way to the top, emerging as the ultimate #CFHack Champion at the CloudFest Hackathon 2024. |
CloudFest Hackathon 2024 Partners
