CEI-Sphere Hackathon Recap

Code the Continuum

Two days, three challenges and fourteen final pitches exploring what can be built where cloud, edge and Internet of Things technologies meet.

The gathering

Two days of ideas, experimentation and collaboration

For two days, the University of Cagliari became a practical laboratory for Europe’s computing continuum. Students, developers, researchers and open-source contributors worked side by side to address real challenges involving the movement of data and the orchestration of software across cloud, edge and IoT environments.

Hosted by the University of Cagliari and organised by CEI-Sphere together with O-CEI and COP-PILOT, Code the Continuum was the first CEI-Sphere Hackathon.

The event created a space for experimentation, co-creation and knowledge exchange around open technologies, interoperability and the reuse of digital assets across Europe’s Large-Scale Pilots.

From idea to final pitch

Prototype, validate and present

The first day focused on understanding the challenges, forming teams and beginning the development process. Participants selected one of the three proposed tracks and started turning their ideas into practical solutions.

On the second day, the teams continued developing and testing their prototypes with active support from the mentors. Expert check-ins and validation moments helped them refine both the technical implementation and the value of their proposed solutions.

The Hackathon concluded with fourteen final pitches presented to the jury and fellow participants, followed by the evaluation, awards ceremony and closing networking session.

Inside the Hackathon

Teams at work