Running Code

The IETF relies heavily on dedicated volunteers to develop tools, design and deploy one of the most advanced networks during meetings, and run one of our most popular programs, the IETF Hackathon. Your sponsorship will be front and center for some of the IETF’s most attended events while supporting essential technology to support the work of the IETF.

IETF Hackathons

IETF Hackathons bring together developers and subject matter experts to write code implementing existing and proposed IETF standards. This provides both valuable real-world implementation experience and ensure interoperable implementations.

IETF Hackathons are two-day events that run on the Saturday and Sunday before an IETF meeting, drawing 300 onsite participants and 100 remote. Many IETF participants were first introduced to the IETF by writing code in an IETF Hackathon.

Code Sprints

IETF Code Sprints, organized by the IETF Tools Team, bring together volunteers from the IETF community to work on code for the IETF Datatracker, Mailarchive, and other tools used by the IETF community. Some people may be working on improvements in existing functionality, others may be adding exciting new functionality. All code becomes part of the open source tools used to develop IETF specifications.

Running Code sponsors

Running Code sponsors directly support the IETF Hackathon and Code Sprint, both vital elements of the IETF process. Sponsorship opportunities are available in Gold, Silver and Bronze - see Meeting Sponsorship for more details.

Gold

Silver

Bronze