Umbraco India Festival · Backwater Cruise Edition
Umbraco India Hackathon × Kochi Water Metro
Community building, AI and backoffice package innovation, and a sunset cruise venue — hosted aboard a Kochi Water Metro boat in Kochi, Kerala.
Hackathon Elements
Everything that makes this a build-at-sunset cruise, not a conference session.
The Challenge
AI & backoffice packages — automate something cool, ship a prototype before docking. Stuck for an idea? Browse the official ideas repo.
The Toolkit
Starter kits, Post-its, Discord experts, HQ DevRel, and on-site scaffolding helpers.
The Vessel
Kochi Water Metro boat as your workspace — Wi-Fi checks, snacks, and backwater code.
The Showcase
Playful onboard show & tell — even rough POCs get a minute in the sunset light.
Need inspiration?
Hackathon Ideas Repo
Umbraco keeps a shared board of package ideas — pick one, claim it, or add your own.
Browse open issues for inspiration (strong AI / Automate angle welcome, other Umbraco ideas too). Filter by available, comment “I’m claiming this” with your team, then ship and demo. Have a better idea? Open an issue with the Propose a new idea template.
Golden hour window
Code through sunset
From 4:00 PM launch at High Court Terminal to 7:00 PM debarkation, the build runs with the light — active hacking on the Chittoor leg, then polish and demos as Fort Kochi glows.
- 4:00
- Ideation launch
- 4:25
- Sunset hacking
- 6:15
- Show & tell
- 7:00
- Debark
Partners
Presented together for a one-of-a-kind waterfront hackathon.
Umbraco India Festival
Community leads, HQ DevRel support, and the festival energy behind the hackathon.
Kochi Water Metro
Our nautical host — the cruise vessel and route that make this a backwater edition.
Water Metro Route Map
Explore the cruise path. Drag to pan, use controls to zoom.
Key Locations
Open each place in Google Maps for directions.
What to expect
Executive Summary
Community building, AI & backoffice packages, and a sunset cruise — hacking aboard a Kochi Water Metro boat, 4:00–7:00 PM.
Support on deck
HQ DevRel coordination, local scaffolding helpers, SUITS/Partner Managers (agency Contributing Partner badge benefits), and a live Discord channel with experts for technical deep-dives.
Arrive early
Check-in and registration open from 3:30 PM at the venue. Give yourself time before boarding.
Schedule timeline
This evening, we build.
Shuttle, boarding, sunset hacking, and show & tell — every stop on the Water Metro cruise.
Before you board
Participant Guidelines
Community rules, ideation, and vessel safety — so the cruise stays smooth.
Community, Team & Partners
- Inclusivity: People-first vibe. Help beginners bridge idea to prototype.
- Team size: 1 to 3 members. Solo hackers welcome.
- Contributing Partner badges: Agency participation supports the official badge path.
- Package Awards: Projects are strong candidates for Umbraco Package Awards entry.
Technical & IDEATION
- Optional tagging: Adding
umbraco-india-festivalto NuGet metadata is encouraged. - Prep: Work on packages/ideas before the event or at the venue.
- Starter kit: Provided for anyone new to Umbraco.
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Idea board:
Browse or propose ideas in
Umbraco.Hackathon.Ideas
— claim an
availableissue or open a new one.
Vessel & Nautical Safety
- Punctuality: Shuttle departs Infopark 2:45–3:00 PM sharp. Boat departs Terminal at 4:00 PM sharp.
- Restrooms: No toilets onboard. Washrooms at Chittoor Terminal (~5:30 PM).
- Battery prep: Charge laptops to 100% before boarding. Power sockets will be available.
- Mobile hotspot: Keep your phone ready to share internet if needed.
- Vessel safety: Follow crew instructions. Keep liquids sealed near electronics.
- Pre-flight tech: Pre-download .NET SDKs, Umbraco templates, and restore package caches before arriving at the Terminal to avoid Wi-Fi saturation.
SPONSORS
Presenting Sponsor
PLATINUM PARTNERS
GOLD PARTNERS
