HACK THE AI-FUTURE

At the ChefTreff AI Hackathon, you’ll team up with Germany’s top tech talents to craft innovative solutions for real challenges—all within just 24 hours. Leading companies bring you real-world challenges in artificial intelligence, digitalization, and sustainability, and you get the chance to solve them with your team.

24. & 25. April 2025 | Hamburg

CREATE THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY!

At the ChefTreff AI Hackathon, it’s not just about writing the code for tomorrow—it’s about joining a movement that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible. Come on board and let’s shape the future together!

TIME TO SHINE

24h Challenge

Take on the ultimate 24-hour challenge, where your creativity and resilience are put to the test. It’s an intense experience that sparks innovation and nurtures teamwork.

200 Top-Talents

Join one of 200 handpicked talents gathering to push your skills to the limit and expand your expertise. It’s a melting pot of the brightest minds in tech.

1 Goal

Despite coming from diverse backgrounds and possessing different skills, they all share the same ambition: to develop innovative solutions for real-world challenges.

AI-Challenges from:

Die jury

Freue dich auf drei herausragende Persönlichkeiten, die die Region Rostock mit gestalten und prägen. Erhalte wertvolle Karrieretipps und wichtige Skills für deine persönliche Entwicklung – praxisnah, authentisch und auf Augenhöhe.

Investment Director

Founder & CEO

VC - Partner

Business Angel

Timetable

12.03.25

11.04.25

15.04.25

24. & 25.03.25

Start of the application phase

End of the application phase

Reveal of the Challenges

24 HOURS AI HACKATHON

Day 1: AI Hackathon Start
Day 2: Final Solution Pitch

12.03.25

11.04.25

15.04.25

24. & 25.03.25

Start of the application phase

end of the application phase

Reveal of the Challenges

24 HOUR AI HACKATHON

Day 1: AI Hackathon Start
Day 2: Final Solution Pitch

Februar

Start der Bewerbungsphase

März

Jury-Bekanntgabe

April

Bewerbungsschluss

Am 07.04.2024

April

Bekanntgabe Finalisten

15.04.2024

FAQ

What type of challenges will I encounter?

Up to eight industry leaders set the challenges, which are based on genuine issues these companies face. They provide real data that enables hackathon participants to solve actual problems within 24 hours. For example, at the 2024 Hackathon, challenges included Energy Procurement Optimization by 1Komma5Grad & Google, Otto Dörner’s Explainable Demand Forecasting, and Zero Food Waste Optimization in Aviation by Lufthansa Industry Solutions & ZeroG.

Everyone with an interest in technology and innovation is welcome! Whether you’re a student, a budding professional, an experienced developer, or a data scientist—if you’re passionate about AI and thrive in a team environment, you’re in the right place.

Yes, we’ve set aside dedicated time slots for you to engage with the companies and get to know their work and teams up close. You’ll gain firsthand insights into our partners’ professional environments. Plus, each company provides mentors to support your team as you tackle the challenges.

Teams can consist of 3 to 5 members. You can register with an existing team, or we’ll help you find one on site.

No, participating in the hackathon is completely free. We want to offer everyone the chance to turn their ideas into reality and join our community.

Bring your laptop, charger, and any other accessories you might need for development. We’ve got food and drinks covered.

Yes, you can even sleep in the Factory during the hackathon. There are separate sleeping areas for men and women.

Yes, winning teams for each challenge will receive prizes. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to present your projects to industry leaders, and every team will receive tickets for the ChefTreff Summit 2025.