# ETHBerlin04 Opening Ceremony

- Channel: [ETHBerlin](https://streameth.org/ethberlin)
- Date: 2024-09-04
- Duration: 40:31
- Topics: hackathon, community building, developers, cybersecurity, workshops
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/66d84f5735d51347e0a312fb

## Description

ETHBerlin04
May 24-26, 2024, CIC Innovation Campus

Afri & Franzi from the DoD open the hackathon!

ETHBerlin04 - https://ethberlin.org
A Department of Decentralization event - https://dod.ngo The video features Francie and Afri welcoming participants to the opening ceremony of a hackathon event in East Berlin. They provide an overview of the event, emphasizing that it's a hands-on hackathon with no passive spectators, and encourage everyone to actively contribute. They welcome all hackers, volunteers, mentors, judges, speakers, experience hosts, and remind returning attendees about the event's purpose: to make a difference and build useful things. They urge new participants to read the manifesto for inspiration.

The hosts outline house rules including the necessity of wearing a wristband for entry, inform attendees that the venue is open 24 hours with food and drinks provided, and stress that there will be no tolerance for code of conduct violations. They explain the venue's security system for door access using color-coded signals and encourage exploration of the multi-floor venue while cautioning against accessing restricted areas.

They highlight essential information for hackers such as joining the matrix room for communication with mentors and other participants. The summary conveys that this video is an informative guide for attendees on how to navigate and make the most out of their hackathon experience at East Berlin.