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Competitions & Challenges

Swag prizes sponsored by Fortinet.

  • Desktop Ricing Challenge โ€” "Show Off Your Setup"

    Show us your most beautiful, customized, or absurd desktop/terminal setup.

    How

    Snap a photo or screencast and submit at the registration desk or via the event hashtag. Judging: community vote during the networking hour. Categories: Most Beautiful, Most Productive, Most Unhinged.

    Summit swag pack (sponsored by Fortinet)

  • 15-Minute App Build Challenge

    Build a working app in 15 minutes. Any language, any framework, any idea.

    Rules

    Runs during breaks and lunch โ€” submit entries by 14:00. Start from scratch (empty repo). Screen recording required as proof. Judged on creativity and "does it actually work?"

    Summit swag pack + bragging rights (sponsored by Fortinet)

  • Guest on the Code To Cloud Podcast

    Get a chance to be a guest on the Code To Cloud Podcast โ€” recorded live at the summit. Share your story, your tech stack, or your hot takes with Kevin Evans.

    How

    Drop your name and topic pitch at the registration desk or find Kevin between sessions. 1โ€“2 attendees will be selected for a live recording during the networking hour.

    You're on a podcast. That is the prize.

These are just examples โ€” bring your own style and creativity to the competition.

  • Desktop ricing example โ€” customized Linux terminal with custom color scheme
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” minimal tiling window manager setup
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” aesthetic dark theme with custom bar
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” clean productivity-focused workspace
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” retro-inspired terminal rice
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” colorful tiling layout with system monitors
  • Desktop ricing example โ€” minimalist Linux desktop customization