About this event
eBPF Summit: Hackathon Edition 2025
About the Hackathon
eBPF Summit: Hackathon Edition invites developers, tinkerers, and open source enthusiasts of all experience levels to dive into eBPF — the revolutionary Linux kernel technology enabling advanced observability, security, and networking.
Whether you’re building your first eBPF program, developing Cilium integrations, or crafting tutorials and educational resources, this hackathon welcomes creativity and contribution to the thriving eBPF and Cilium ecosystems, including subprojects like Tetragon, Hubble, and Pwru.
What to Build
Choose your track:
- eBPF Starter Track (Beginners):
Try your first experiments and projects with eBPF and Cilium.
- Cilium Technologies:
Build, integrate, or educate on any project within the Cilium ecosystem (Cilium, Tetragon, Hubble, Pwru).
- Using eBPF:
Create or improve any other eBPF-based tools, applications, or educational content outside of Cilium.
Project formats can include code-based tools, demos, tutorials, blog posts, documentation improvements, or unique integrations.
Submission Requirements
- Public GitHub repository, blog post, or educational resource with clear README and usage instructions
- A short project description outlining your work and impact (include your experience with eBPF/Cilium and AI tool usage if applicable)
- Demo video (max 3 minutes) showing your project in action
Prizes
- Credly Badge "eBPF Summit: Hackathon Edition 2025 Winner" from Isovalent at Cisco
- 50% Linux Certification voucher from CNCF
- eBPF and Cilium eBooks
- Hackathon swag kit
- 30-minute 1:1 meeting with eBPF experts or Isovalent leadership
- Opportunity to present on eCHO Livestream
Available across all tracks including Starter, Cilium Technologies, and Using eBPF.
Judging Criteria
- Alignment with eBPF technologies and community goals
- Technical depth and problem-solving effectiveness
- Creative and original use of technology
- Clarity and quality of documentation and presentation
Join eBPF Summit Hackathon Edition 2025 to learn, innovate, and contribute to the future of cloud native observability, security, and networking!