World's Fastest Hackathon
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Edition 001 · 14 Nov 2026London Paris

World'sFastestHackathon

60 minutes. London to Paris.

Builders get one hour on a high-speed train to ship something real. Demos and the podium follow on arrival in Paris.

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01 / The formatNot your usual hackathon

Forget theweekend.

No all-nighters. The World's Fastest Hackathon is one focused hour, from first idea to working product, on a train between two capitals.

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60 minutes

One focused build window. Kick-off to final commit in a single hour.

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2 cities

Board in London, build at 300 km/h, demo on arrival in Paris.

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1 goal

Ship something real enough to show, use and keep building.

02 / The featured editionEdition 001 · In development

Build inLondon.Ship in Paris.

A moving room full of sharp minds, good ideas and one very clear deadline. The first edition is currently in development.

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DepartureLondonSt Pancras
Eurostar / concept route60:00Build window
ArrivalParisGare du Nord
Est. journey
01:20
Top speed
320KM/H
Cities
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Edition
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Globe showing the route from London to Paris60:00 · LON → PARLondon51.51°N · 0.13°WParis48.86°N · 2.35°E
03 / How it works60:00 · Build window

Four moves.One creation.

Simple by design. The constraints create the magic.

  1. 01

    Join

    Register your interest.

  2. 02

    Prepare

    Get the brief and what you need.

  3. 03

    Build

    Make something real in 60 minutes.

  4. 04

    Ship

    Share what you made with the room.

What will you build in 60 minutes?

04 / Race daySat 14 Nov 2026

Race day.Lights outat 13:00.

Saturday 14 November 2026. Every session from check-in in London to the podium in Paris. Switch between track time and your own time zone.

Session
  1. 14Nov
    Check-inSt Pancras International
    LON
  2. 14Nov
    BriefingDeparture lounge
    LON
  3. 14Nov
    Lights out · BuildOn board, London → Paris
    LON
  4. 14Nov
    ArrivalGare du Nord, Paris
    PAR
  5. 14Nov
    Demos & judgingParis
    PAR
  6. 14Nov
    PodiumParis
    PAR
Who it's for

The best part iswho you build with.

  • Developers
  • Designers
  • Founders
  • Students
  • Curious minds

Everyone brings something different. That is the point.

Find your people
05 / For partnersFounding slots open

Partner withEdition 001.

We are looking for a small group of founding partners in technology, transport and community to help shape the first edition.

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  • 01Builders, hands-on

    Your tools in front of developers and designers shipping under real pressure.

  • 02A route with a story

    London to Paris in 60 minutes is a headline people remember and share.

  • 03Talent in motion

    Meet the people who perform best when the clock is running.

  • 04Content that travels

    Race-day film, photography and demos made to share across your channels.

Partner

Technology

APIs, tools and platforms builders can use during the hour.

Partner

Transport

Turn a journey between two capitals into a moving studio.

Partner

Community

Bring your people on board and build something together.

Partnership enquiries

meddy@diffused.agency
06 / The prize kitPodium · Edition 001

Will you bethe fastestchampion?

Build under pressure. Cross the finish line first. Earn a piece of the first edition built for the people who move fastest.

01 / Finisher
World's Fastest Hackathon builder pass on a lanyard

The builder pass

Your official pass into the world's fastest hackathon.

02 / Uniform
Black World's Fastest Hackathon hoodie

The hack jumper

Heavyweight black, made for the finish line.

03 / Trophy
World's Fastest Hackathon racing helmet

The pole position

Reserved for the fastest team on the rails.

07 / Pit wallFAQ

Need toknow.

The essentials before lights out. Anything else, drop us a line.

01What is the World's Fastest Hackathon?

A focused, high-energy sprint from first idea to working creation. One hour, one brief, built on the journey from London to Paris.

02Who can take part?

Developers, designers, founders, students and curious minds. Everyone brings something different. That is the point.

03Do I need a team?

Come solo or bring your crew. Team details will be shared with everyone on the waitlist before Edition 001.

04What happens in the 60 minutes?

Join, prepare, build, ship. You get the brief and what you need, make something real in 60 minutes, then share it with the room.

05When is it?

Saturday 14 November 2026. Lights out at 13:00 London time, with the podium in Paris around 18:00 that evening.

06How can my company partner?

We are working with a small group of founding partners across technology, transport and community. Email meddy@diffused.agency and we will send over the partner pack.

08 / Get involvedWaitlist open

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