Hackathon 202609 Berlin, Germany
IRC: #freebsd-hackathon-202609 on libera.chat
Contact: hackathon AT freebsd DOT in-berlin DOT de
Contents
Schedule
Arrival on Thursday, hacking Friday to Sunday.
Thursday (2026-09-03)
Arrival. The event location may be open in the afternoon or evening for early arrivals. Perhaps we'll plan some sightseeing.
Friday (2026-09-04)
Hacking 0900–2200.
Lunch around 1300.
Opening ceremony with an introduction by our hosts
Joint dinner? BBQ?
Saturday (2026-09-05)
Hacking 0900–2200
Lunch around 1300.
Joint dinner / social event? BBQ?
Sunday (2026-09-06)
Hacking 0900–1800
Lunch aronud 1300.
Wrap up, closing.
Event tag
Event: Berlin Hackathon 202609
Logistics
Venue
The venue is in the locality of Dahlem. The specific address will be released once formal approval for the event has been granted by the host. One or two rooms with desks, chairs, and a projector will be provided. WLAN and perhaps wired networking will be provided. There will be a buffet with snacks, cold beverages, and coffee.
Getting there
Public transport is recommended, though some on-site parking is available.
The closest stops are:
- U Dahlem Dorf (subway line U3)
- Arnimallee (bus line X83)
- Hans-Söhnker-Platz (bus lines X83, 101)
- S+U Rathaus Steglitz (subway line U9, commuter rail line S1) → take bus X83 to Arnimallee
Download the Jelbi app for ticketing and navigation.
Passengers coming by long-distance rail can book directly to S+U Rathaus Steglitz. If that is not possible, the following stations may be helpful:
- Berlin Südkreuz (take train S26 to S Lankwitz, then bus X83 to Arnimallee)
- Berlin Friedrichstraße (take train S1 to Rathaus Steglitz, then bus X83 to Arnimallee)
- Berlin Zoologischer Garten (take subway U9 to Rathaus Steglitz, then bus X83 to Arnimallee)
- Berlin Hauptbahnhof (take S3/S5/S7/S9 to Zoologischer Garten, then proceed from there)
The closest airport is BER (Berlin Brandenburg International) with many international flights available. Buy a zone BC single fare ticket and take train FEX (airport express) or RE20 to Südkreuz, then proceed from there.
Getting to EuroBSDcon
It is possible to continue to Brussels after the hackathon for EuroBSDcon by train or airplane.
Hotels
Seminaris Campus Hotel Berlin (Takustraße 39, 14195 Berlin) → walking distance
Hotel Steglitz International (Schlossstraße/Albrechtstraße 2 12165 Berlin) → near S+U Rathaus Steglitz
Travel Coordination / Attendee List
Enter yourself here for travel coordination to and from the event.
Name |
Login |
Arrival |
Departure |
Dietary Reqs |
Sightseeing (Thu) |
Notes |
fuz |
— |
— |
food, edible |
yes |
organiser, local |
|
Jan Bramkamp |
— |
— |
— |
no seafood |
? |
guest of fuz, local |
Benni Stürz |
— |
— |
— |
meat |
? |
guest of fuz, local |
khorben |
— |
— |
No peanuts |
Maybe |
Local |
|
vishwin |
2026/09/03-04 |
2026/09/08 |
— |
? |
Tentative |
Locations
Venue |
Type |
Location |
Website |
tba |
hackathon venue |
tba |
— |
Botanischer Garten |
botanical garden |
Königin Luise Platz (walking distance) |
|
Museum Europäischer Kulturen |
culture history museum |
Arnimallee 25, 14195 Berlin (walking distance) |
https://www.smb.museum/museen-einrichtungen/museum-europaeischer-kulturen/home/ |
Domäne Dahlem |
open-air agriculture museum |
Königin-Luise-Straße 49, 14195 Berlin (walking distance) |
|
Schlachtensee |
lake (for swimming) |
near U-Bhf Krumme Lanke (take U3 from Dahlem Dorf) |
|
c-base |
hackerspace |
Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin (near S+U Jannowitzbrücke) |