Hackathon 202604 Wiesbaden, Germany
Signal: https://signal.group/#CjQKIBjxm_n8Dgvh6L8_oMFzpvzMob6ZWuVykVgRPFdMdJIWEhCfPzK7Pjv2jfw6or_5Th89
Matrix: https://element-dev.freebsd.org/#/room/#hackathon:matrix-dev.freebsd.org
Contents
Schedule
April Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, 2026 — Rhine-Main area (approx. 30 min from Frankfurt by train or car).
Friday 24, 2026 (Sightseeing)
For those arriving early or interested in exploring the region
When |
What |
Notes |
~10:00 |
Excursion to Rüdesheim am Rhein |
|
13:00 |
Niederwald Monument |
|
17:00 |
Possible early meet-up at the venue |
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Transportation will be coordinated informally based on attendee interest.
Saturday 25, 2026 (Day 1)
When |
What |
Notes |
09:00 |
Arrival, setup, and introductions |
|
- |
- |
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12:00 |
Lunch |
Sponsored by The FreeBSD Foundation |
- |
- |
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18:30 |
Group dinner |
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Sunday 26, 2026 (Day 2)
When |
What |
Notes |
09:00 |
Continuation of hacking sessions |
|
- |
- |
|
17:00 |
Departure |
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Working Groups
Matrix room: Hackathon
(See Matrix for details on usage.)
(Attendees with a FreeBSD.org account can directly join: https://element-dev.freebsd.org/#/room/#hackathon:matrix-dev.freebsd.org , sign in with your Freefall username and LDAP/Kerberos password.)
Commit tag:
Event: Wiesbaden Hackathon 202604
Hacker Lounge
Logistics
Venue
The venue is located at Hans-Bredow-Straße, 65189 Wiesbaden, Germany. We will send out information for exact location to all attendees.
Getting There
Public Transport
Public transport can be planned and booked via public transport network "RMV" [https://www.rmv.de/]
Getting to Wiesbaden
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt Central Station (Frankfurt Hbf):
* Take S-Bahn S8 or S9 towards Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof (Wiesbaden Central Station).
Travel time: approx. 35–40 minutes.
Getting to the venue
From Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof/Premier Inn/Best Western:
* Walk ~3 minutes (170 m) to Bussteig A
* Take Bus 37 (direction Wiesbaden-Erbenheim Egerstraße)
* Exit at Wiesbaden Hans-Bredow-Straße after 3 stops (~4 minutes)
* Walk ~6 minutes (450 m) to the venue on Hans-Bredow-Straße 65189 Wiesbaden
Total travel time: ≈ 13 minutes from Wiesbaden station.
By Car
We have a limited number of free parking lots at the venue. Please let us know if you plan to travel by car.
Hotels
Name |
Adresse |
Notes |
Premier Inn Wiesbaden City Centre |
Gustav-Stresemann-Ring 6, 65189 Wiesbaden |
ca. 25min walking |
Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden |
Mainzer Str. 74, 65187 Wiesbaden |
ca. 25min walking |
Holiday Inn Express Wiesbaden by IHG |
Abraham - Lincoln - Strasse 1, 65189 Wiesbaden |
ca. 10min walking, but a little bit further away from city centre |
Travel coordination / Attendee list
Enter yourself here for travel coordination to and from the event.
Name |
Login |
Arrival |
Departure |
Dietary Reqs |
Sightseeing (06/24) |
Notes |
Lukas Engelhardt |
n/a |
local |
local |
- |
- |
co-host |
SvenRuediger (+6) |
n/a |
local |
local |
no fish |
yes |
co-host |
tuexen |
2026/04/24 |
2026/04/27 |
no seafood |
no |
Holiday Inn Express Wiesbaden by IHG |
|
n/a |
2026/04/24 |
2026/04/27 |
- |
no |
Holiday Inn Express Wiesbaden by IHG |
|
bcr |
2026/04/24 |
2026/04/26 |
- |
yes |
Premier Inn Wiesbaden City Zentrum |
|
lme |
2026/04/23 |
2026/04/26 |
- |
yes |
Best Western |
|
kp |
24/04 |
27/04 |
- |
yes |
|
|
pi |
Friday |
Sunday |
vegan |
yes |
with car |
|
flo |
2026-04-23 |
2026-04-26 |
vegetarian |
yes |
Best Western |
|
khorben |
2026-04-24 |
2026-04-27 |
no peanuts |
TBD |
by train |
|
rodrigo |
2026/04/24 13:54 |
2026/04/26 16:00 |
|
TBD |
by train - Premier Inn Wiesbaden City Zentrum |
|
Robert Clausecker |
fuz |
2026-04-23 |
2026-04-27 |
food, edible |
yes |
|
Benni Stürz |
benni |
2026-04-23 |
2026-04-27 |
meat |
yes |
(guest of fuz) |
Jan Bramkamp |
|
2026-04-23 |
2026-04-27 |
no seafood |
yes |
(guest of fuz) |
olivier |
2026-04-24 |
2026-04-27 |
vegetarian |
no |
Premier Inn Wiesbaden City Zentrum |
Venue and sightseeing
Venue |
Type |
Location |
Website |
Innovation Lab |
Hackathon venue |
Hans-Bredow-Straße, 65189 Wiesbaden |
|
Rüdesheim am Rhein |
Excursion site |
Rüdesheim |
|
Niederwalddenkmal |
Monument / viewpoint |
Near Rüdesheim |
|
Ratskeller Wiesbaden |
Group Dinner |
Schloßplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden |