Beyond the Main Stage
Media Party Barcelona 2026 is expanding. After absorbing ideas, it's time to build them. The hackathon is our Day 3 dedicated to hands-on execution.
The Conference
September 7 & 8
Keynotes, workshops, lightning talks, and media fair at CaixaForum. The space to discover trends and debate the future of media.
> View main event_The Hackathon
> September 9
A one-day intensive sprint at BIT Habitat. From theory to execution: agentic journalism, automated workflows, and verification.
Separate Registration
As the hackathon takes place at a different venue (BIT Habitat) and has a hands-on work format, it requires registration separate from the main conference pass.
> Secure spot_Pioneers of the Post-Search Era
As generative AI and automated systems fundamentally reshape how news and information travel online, media creators face a rapidly evolving landscape.
The hackathon is our interdisciplinary laboratory. It is not just for programmers. It brings together journalists (editorial rigor), designers (human-centered UX), developers (architecture), and strategists (sustainability) to create functional open-source prototypes.
Small Grants & Awards
"The hackathon is where ideas become real, scalable technology. By partnering with Cloudflare, we are putting cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and AI developer tools directly into the hands of creators."
// Special challenge track sponsored by Cloudflare.
What We're Building
Automation & Agentic Journalism
> Designing AI-powered agents and workflows that streamline media production and assist newsrooms in the new era._
The Post-Search Economy
> Creating tools that support a sustainable internet and help organizations thrive on AI-powered platforms._
Integrity & Verification
> Developing technical solutions for synthetic content detection, digital security, and information authenticity._
Sprint Schedule (Day 3)
Sept 9 • Wednesday
Doors Open & Team Formation
BIT Habitat, Ca l'AlierKick-off & Coding Sprint Starts
Intro to API & Cloudflare ToolsMidpoint Review
Mentorship & Tech Support SessionsHackathon Wrap-up & Pitch Prep
Prototype SubmissionDemos & Judging
Main StageAwards & Closing
Grants & Award CeremonyFrom Ideas to Real-World Tools
Solutions born at Media Party hackathons regularly scale into real-world tools. For example, Shepherd —a browser extension that detects bot-like behavior— was built during the Media Party hackathon in New York, winning Columbia University's Greater Good Challenge and receiving $50,000 USD in funding.
"The agentic internet is here. Cloudflare is proud to partner with Media Party to provide the infrastructure that journalists and creators need."
— Chema Alonso
VP and Head of International Development, Cloudflare
BIT Habitat Barcelona
Ca l'Alier Building
Carrer de Pere IV, 362
Poblenou, 08019 Barcelona, Spain.
Remember: The conferences on days 7 and 8 are at CaixaForum. The hackathon on day 9 requires travel to BIT Habitat.
Initiating System In
Note: Registration for the Hackathon (Day 3) is separate from the main conference (Days 1 & 2).
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