Storyblok x VMO2 Hackathon 2025 🇬🇧
Thanks for joining us in London for Storyblok's first
customer Hackathon, hosted with Virgin Media O2!
Check out the recap video & blog! 👇🏻
Select the problem statement that interests you and begin brainstorming ideas to work on during the in-person hackathon!
- Build Better Content Accessibility Tools
Support content creators in making accessible and inclusive content directly within Storyblok.
- Enhance Developer Workflows with the New Storyblok CLI
Leverage the new Storyblok CLI to improve automation, migrations, and developer workflows.
- Bring Live Preview to React Native
Bridge the gap between Storyblok’s real-time preview and mobile development by enabling live preview support for React Native apps.
- Open Track: Innovation Playground
Create any innovative project or solution that excites you, using Storyblok as a Content Management System.
Alejandro Jover Morales
Community & Events Manager
Edoardo Dusi
Senior Developer Relations Engineer
Sebastian Gierlinger
VP of Engineering
Nader Samaan
Digital CTO, Virgin Media O2
Richard Le Poidevin
Storyblok Ambassador
Imran Sulemanji
Senior Developer Experience Engineer
Davs Howard
Storyblok Ambassador
Alistair Quinn
Storyblok Ambassador
9:30 - 10:00 | Event Opens
Get to the Virgin Media O2 offices in London Paddington.
10:00 - 10:30 | Check in & Welcome
Collect your badge, settle in, and get ready for two exciting days.
10:00 - 10:30 | Icebreakers & Networking
Meet fellow participants, form teams, and break the ice with fun activities.
10:30 - 11:00 | Opening Remarks
Kickoff by the hosts, covering event goals and key information.
11:00 | Hacking Begins
Start building your hackathon project with your team.
11:30 - 12:00 | Workshop - 1 : Storyblok Deep Dive
Learn and explore the capabilities of Storyblok from our team.
12:15 - 12:45 | Workshop - 2 : React Native Insights
Matthew Law, Senior Software Engineer at VMO2, discusses how VMO2 integrated Storyblok with React Native.
13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch Break
Recharge with lunch and conversations with peers & mentors.
14:00 - 15:00 | Mentoring Round - 1
Get feedback and guidance from mentors on your early ideas.
15:00 - 15:30 | Workshop - 3: TBC
Check back for an exciting update on our third workshop of the day!
16:30 - 16:45 | Day 1 Wrap Up
Quick summary of the day and plan for the next.
16:45 - 17:00 | Snacks
Light evening refreshments and informal networking.
9:30 - 10:00 | Event Opens
Get to the Virgin Media O2 offices in London Paddington.
10:00 - 10:15 | Day 2 Kick Off
Morning welcome, and updates before diving back into work.
11:00 - 11:30 | Surprise Activity
A fun, energizing activity to keep the creative momentum going.
12:00 - 13:00 | Mentoring Round - 2
Final round of feedback to refine your projects before submission.
13:00 | Soft Submission
Submit an initial draft for your project as a soft submission.
14:00 | Hard Submission / Hacking Ends
The final deadline to officially submit your project. No more changes in submission after this point.
14:00 - 14:45 | Lunch Break
Enjoy a well-deserved lunch before judging begins.
14:45 - 15:30 | Judging Begins
Present your project to judges and share your build journey.
16:00 - 16:45 | Closing Remarks
Announcements, winners, and thank-yous from the hosts.
16:45 - 17:00 | Snacks
Final round of snacks to wrap up the day.
17:00 - 17:30 | Photography & Good Byes
Capture memories, share smiles, and say goodbye.
From Headless to Limitless: Exploring What’s Possible with Storyblok
Edoardo Dusi
Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Storyblok
The Latest and Greatest with Google's Generative AI for Media
Sam Weeks
AI Specialist Customer Engineer @ Google Cloud
Insights on how Virgin Media O2 Integrated Storyblok with React Native
Matthew Law
Senior Software Engineer @ Virgin Media O2
Frequently Asked Questions
Need help? We got you covered.
01 Who can participate?
Anyone! Developers, marketers, content editors — anyone interested in building with Storyblok is welcome to apply.
02 What can I build?
Anything creative using Storyblok! You can choose from our predefined problem statements or pick the Open Track to bring your own ideas to life.
03 What is the last date to apply?
Applications close on June 16, 2025. Make sure to apply before the deadline!
04 How can I create/join a team?
We’ll help you form or join a team during the in-person hackathon. Teams of up to 5 are allowed.
05 Will there be mentors?
Yes! Our mentors — including Storyblok team members and Ambassadors — will be available throughout the event to support you with technical help, idea validation, and guidance.
06 How will judging work?
Projects will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on
- Innovation & Creativity: Original and unique approach that addresses a clear problem.
- Execution & Complexity: Depth of implementation, code quality, and technical challenge involved.
- Use of Storyblok: Effective and meaningful integration of Storyblok in the project.
- Ease of Use: A user-friendly experience with clear design, documentation, and intuitive flow.
07 What are the prizes?
Winners will receive a Keychron mechanical keyboard, exclusive Storyblok swag, and be featured on Storyblok’s channels.
08 How do I submit my project?
Detailed submission instructions will be shared with you prior to the event via email.
09 Still have questions?
Feel free to reach out to us at community@storyblok.com with the subject line: “Storyblok x VMO2 Hackathon: Your Question”