Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Europe’s largest hackathon returns for its 12th edition as a 24-hour in-person programming competition.
- Participants tackle two challenge formats: Open Tasks with broad problem statements and Partner Tasks set by external organizations.
- Designed for software developers, programmers, engineers, designers, students and tech enthusiasts at all career stages.
- Takes place at Tauron Arena Krakow on October 3-4, 2026.
About the Event
HackYeah is a 24-hour hackathon that brings together programmers, developers and technologists for an intensive in-person competition. Now in its 12th edition, the event has established itself as Europe’s largest hackathon, drawing participants who work individually or in teams to build software solutions under time pressure.
The 2026 edition will be held at Tauron Arena Krakow, providing a large-scale venue for the collaborative and competitive programming environment. The format combines coding challenges with mentorship opportunities and speaker sessions.
Challenge Structure
HackYeah organizes its competition around two distinct challenge types. Open Tasks present broad problem statements that allow multiple solution approaches, giving participants flexibility in how they address the underlying issues. Partner Tasks are specific challenges defined by external organizations, typically reflecting real business or technical problems those partners want solved.
This dual structure allows participants to choose between exploring creative, open-ended solutions or working on defined problems with practical applications for partner organizations.
Who Should Attend
The hackathon targets a broad range of technical participants. Software developers and programmers form the core audience, but the event also welcomes engineers, designers and students with technical backgrounds. Both individuals and pre-formed teams can participate, making it accessible to those at different career stages, from students building their portfolios to professionals seeking intensive problem-solving experiences.
For organizations, HackYeah offers opportunities to engage with technical talent through the Partner Task format, providing a mechanism for crowdsourcing solutions to specific challenges while connecting with potential recruits.