CNCF, in collaboration with the United Nations, has announced the first-ever hackathon, CloudNativeHacks. The in-person event will kick-off at the Paris Expo Port de Versailles, the same venue as KubeCon + CloudNativeCon, on 19 March and run through 21 March.

This inaugural hackathon will focus exclusively on advancing the delivery of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will create AI or web applications to help support the 17 SDGs as these challenges can only be solved by a global partnership. The hackathon will bring developers together to solve some of the most pressing issues and contribute meaningfully to create a better, more sustainable world.

Registration to KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024 is required and selected participants will receive a complimentary registration. To apply for participation in CloudNativeHacks, click here.

The winners will be announced and featured during the closing keynote on 22 March.