Polkadot Berlin Hackathon Kickoff and Polkadot Workshop: Code, Build & Party on the Road to Sub0
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
to Wednesday, October 8, 2025
BlockchainWeb DevelopmentNetworking
Event Type
in person
68
Participants
$40,000
Prize Pool
6
Est. Projects
Ready to ship something real on Polkadot?
This four-hour workshop is the official kickoff for the Polkadot Builder Party Hackathon — your launchpad to build, learn, and win on the road to Sub0 Buenos Aires.
What You’ll Get
A crash course on Polkadot SDK — no fluff, straight to the techHands-on ideation + hacking time to validate your idea or find your teamDirect access to mentors from the Polkadot ecosystemAll the resources you need to submit to the Builder Party hackathonSnacks and good chaos — because code hits harder when the vibes are right
Who It’s For
Builders, coders, tinkerers.
Whether you’re new to blockchain or already shipping, you’ll leave with:
✅ A working direction for your hackathon submission
✅ A clear understanding of Polkadot’s tech stack
✅ A network of fellow Berlin devs building toward Sub0
About the Builder Party & Sub0
The Polkadot Builder Party Hackathon runs online from Oct 6 – Nov 17, with $40,000 in prizes across three build tracks. followed Sub0 Buenos Aires (Nov 14–16) — Polkadot’s flagship conference with 3,000+ builders from around the world.
Co-hosted by Devcult and 42 Berlin Blockchain Club, with support from Polkadot, the Roots Program, and Parity.
Limited spots. If you’re serious about building — save your seat.Stay tuned for upcoming details on the agenda and post-Kickoff activities!
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.