TiME Hack 2026
23/01 - 25/01 | Immersive hackathon

Schedule

Please note that the times are indicated in the timezone Europe/Berlin (GMT +0100).

15 Jan 2026


16:00 - 19:00: Digital TiME Apero

Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjliZGYxOTctNjNhNi00ODE5LTljYjktNmYyNWMzOTkyYmYz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22f930300c-c97d-4019-be03-add650a171c4%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22e84b5b1b-a8f8-42b0-9801-bc8f067e62f8%22%7d

A relaxed pre-hackathon virtual meetup to spark ideas, meet fellow participants, and get a feel for what’s coming. Short intros, quick pitches, and easy networking to kick things off.

Purpose of the pre-event

  • Introduce the TiME Lab, the technical environment, and the challenge framing
  • Allow participants to introduce themselves and their interests or ideas
  • Support early team formation and alignment ahead of the hackathon weekend

Session structure

  • Welcome and practical information
  • TiME Lab introduction
  • Short participant introductions / idea sharing
  • Breakout rooms arranged to meet others and explore potential collaborations
  • Wrap-up and next steps


23 Jan 2026


13:00 - 14:00: Check-in & Welcome Lunch

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Settle in, grab some lunch, and get to know the people you’ll be creating with.


14:00 - 14:30: Opening Session

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Let's kick off TiME HACK 2026 together and learn what to expect this weekend!


14:30 - 15:00: Challenge Reveal & Success Criteria

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

A walkthrough of the main challenge and how projects will be evaluated


15:00 - 17:00: TiME Lab Tech Demo

Location: TiME Lab at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Einsteinufer 37 10587 Berlin, Germany

See the tools and tech you’ll have at your disposal so you can hit the ground running.

Due to limited capacities inside the TiME Lab you'll be split into three groups. Our staff will accompany you to the lab and back.


15:00 - 17:00: Team Formation

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

If you’re still looking for the right teammates or want to add a few brilliant minds to your group, you’ll have time on site to complete your team formation.


17:00 - 17:15: Hackathon Kickoff

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The official start! Register your team and dive into building, experimenting, and creating.


19:30 - 20:00: Day 1 Admin Briefing

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Check in for important updates and practical details you’ll need for the evening and following day.


20:00 - 20:30: Dinner Break

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Take a moment to eat, reset, and continue building your project however you like.


22:00: Closing Time

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The venue shuts for the night. Save your progress, head out, and recharge for day two.



24 Jan 2026


09:00 - 09:30: Doors Open

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The venue opens and breakfast is served. Settle in and get ready for the day ahead.


10:00 - 10:30: Expert Session: Game Design

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany


11:00 - 11:30: Expert Session: Multi-User Experience Design

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany


12:00 - 12:30: Expert Session: Sound Design

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany


13:00 - 14:00: Lunch Break

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Take a break, enjoy lunch, and recharge for the afternoon.


16:00: Expert Session: Commercialization of Games

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany


19:00 - 19:30: Dinner Break

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Pause for dinner, connect with fellow participants, and reset before the evening push.


19:30 - 20:00: Day 2 Admin Briefing

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Check in for important updates and practical details you’ll need for the evening and following day.


22:00: Closing Time

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The venue shuts for the night. Save your progress, head out, and recharge for the final day.



25 Jan 2026


09:00 - 09:30: Doors Open

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The venue opens for the final day. Grab breakfast and ease into the morning.


09:00 - 14:00: Final Submission Prep

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Use this time to finalize your project, polish your pitch, and get everything ready to submit.


13:00 - 14:00: Lunch Break

Location: Silicon Allee at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, 1st Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Take a breather, grab lunch, and do a final check before submissions close.


15:00: Submission Deadline

All projects must be submitted by this time to be eligible for judging.


15:00 - 15:15: TiME HACK Showcase

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Doors open for the final showcase.


15:30 - 16:15: Panel Discussion:

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Hear perspectives from industry experts on games, tech, and innovation.


16:15 - 17:15: Project Showcases

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Teams step into the spotlight to showcase their projects and take questions from the jury.


17:15: Jury Deliberation & Open Networking

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

The jury takes time to decide while the floor opens for conversations, connections, and the audience favorite vote.


17:45 - 18:00: Awards Ceremony & Closing

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Winners are announced, prizes awarded, and the event officially wrapped up.


18:00 - 20:00: Networking & Drinks

Location: Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute Salzufer 15, Ground Floor 10587 Berlin, Germany

Stay, connect, and celebrate the weekend’s work in a relaxed setting.