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Current events
Hackathon Tallinn 2026
14.04.2026 – 18.04.2026
itestra GmbH
Vääna 11/3-18
11612 Tallinn
Code your way to Tallinn!
Take the opportunity to take on a demanding coding challenge, develop innovative solutions and collaborate with other tech talents.
What you can expect
Challenging tasks – work on a complex problem and expand your skills.
Teamwork & Networking – Make valuable contacts and exchange ideas with our experienced software engineers.
Discover Tallinn – Take the opportunity to get to know one of the most exciting digital cities in Europe.
Unique experience – Experience an inspiring weekend full of technology and innovation.
Prerequisites
- Advanced degree in computer science or a related subject
- Very good academic performance
- Sound programming experience
Travel expenses are covered.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Practical workshop Munich: SQL Survival Kit
12.03.2026, 14:00-18:00
itestra GmbH
Destouchesstraße 68 80796 MunichIn large industrial projects, you will often encounter SQL and the associated challenges. We would like to look at the most important SQL features for software engineers with you using a real-life example.
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide food and drinks, you just bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by March 9, the number of participants is limited.
Past events
Practical workshop Passau: Docker Your Project
04.12.2025, 10:00 – 16:00 h
itestra GmbH
Nikolastrasse 2
94032 Passau
Develop, package, deliver – take your project from code to executable application
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide provisions, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by 03.12.25 (the number of participants is limited).
Practical workshop Nuremberg: SQL Survival Kit
09.12.2025, 10:00 – 16:00 h
itestra GmbH
Frankenstraße 148
90461 Nuremberg
In large industrial projects, you will often encounter SQL and the associated challenges. We would like to look at the most important SQL features of a Software Engineer with you using a real-life example.
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide food and drinks, you just bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by December 5, the number of participants is limited.
AI workshop Aachen:
Ctrl + F(ortschritt)
04.12.2025, 10:00-16:00
RWTH Aachen
Asking instead of searching – Using RAG and LLMs to extract knowledge from documents
Experience how you can bring your documents to life with artificial intelligence and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)!
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to build applications that use AI to deliver precise answers directly from your documents.
Discover how you can access and use complex knowledge at lightning speed – without having to search for a long time.
We take care of the catering – you just bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by November 28. (The number of participants is limited)
Coding Camp 2025
29.08.2025 (08:30 am) – 05.09.2025 (approx. 5:00 pm)
itestra GmbH
Destouchesstraße 68 80796 MunichBuilding tomorrow with code!
In small, efficient teams, you will build an executable solution and learn how to work on a software development project. Our experienced colleagues will support you with the conception and technical realization. A varied supporting program rounds off the Coding Camp.
5 excellent reasons!
- Discover software development live and at a high technical level
- Experience the realization of a digital vision from conception to technical implementation
- Work in efficient small groups with 100% computer science enthusiasts
- You will be invited to a cool social program and receive €500 in compensation on top
- Get to know excellent software engineers who develop individual and future-proof software
We offer you an exclusive insight into the everyday life of a modern and independent software company.
You don’t live in Munich? To make your journey easier, we will reimburse the costs of a 2nd class train journey and, if applicable, accommodation costs.
Apply by August 09.
We look forward to seeing you!
Student Day
06.11.2025, 16:00-19:00
itestra GmbH
Bahnhofstrasse 1
30159 Hanover
Explore the world of software
Get to know our team and our technical expertise during two exciting presentations from IT practice.
Talk 01: Dealing with legacy software – a core challenge of practical software development
Talk 02: Software architecture – integration of a new system into a large application landscape
Gain in-depth insights into the efficient and reliable implementation of distributed transactions – based on a practical example of a complex system landscape.
Afterwards, we look forward to further discussions with you and round off the evening with pizza.
We look forward to receiving your registration by 02.11.2025
Practical workshop Stuttgart: SQL Survival Kit
10.07.2025, 14:00-18:00 h
itestra GmbH
Heßbrühlstrasse 7 70565 StuttgartIn large industrial projects, you will often encounter SQL and the associated challenges. We would like to look at the most important SQL features of a Software Engineer with you using a real-life example.
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide food and drinks, you just bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by July 7, the number of participants is limited.
Practical workshop Hanover:
Transpiling – Upcycle your Code with GRAMMAR
10.07.2025, 10:00-16:00
itestra GmbH
Bahnhofstrasse 1
30159 Hanover
Theoretical computer science becomes practical – you learn how to transform a codebase using
a grammar.
As part of the workshop, you will create your own grammar to modernize legacy code with ANTLR. You will gain insights into real IT projects and challenges in business practice.
We take care of the catering, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by 04.07.2025.
Practical workshop Aachen:
Transpiling – Upcycle your Code with GRAMMAR
26.06.2025, 10:00-16:00
RWTH Aachen
Theoretical computer science becomes practical – you learn how to transform a codebase using
a grammar.
As part of the workshop, you will create your own grammar to modernize legacy code with ANTLR. You will gain insights into real IT projects and challenges in business practice.
We take care of the catering, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to receiving your registration by 18.06.2025 (the number of participants is limited).
Practical workshop Nuremberg: Docker Your Project
26.06.2025, 10:00-16:00
itestra GmbH
Frankenstraße 148
90461 Nuremberg
Develop, package, deliver – take your project from code to executable application
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide provisions, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to your registration (the number of participants is limited).
Hackathon Stockholm 2025
23.05.2025 – 25.05.2025
Stockholm
Code your way Stockholm!
Take the opportunity to take on a demanding coding challenge, develop innovative solutions and collaborate with other tech enthusiasts.
What you can expect
Challenging tasks – work on a complex problem and expand your skills.
Teamwork & Networking – Make valuable contacts and exchange ideas with our experienced software engineers.
Discover Stockholm – Take the opportunity to get to know one of Europe’s most exciting tech capitals.
Unique experience – Experience an inspiring weekend full of technology and innovation.
Prerequisites
- Advanced degree in computer science or a related subject
- Very good academic performance
- Sound programming experience
Travel expenses are covered.
The application deadline was May 2.
Practical workshop Berlin: Docker Your Project
03.06.2025, 10:00-16:00 h
itestra GmbH
Greifswalder Str. 226
10405 Berlin
is located in: Spaces
Develop, package, deliver – take your project from code to executable application
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide provisions, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to your registration (the number of participants is limited).
Escape Game Passau
03.06.2025, get in at any time from 10:00 to 18:00
University of Passau
Faculty of Computer Science and Mathematics University of Passau
Room K08d (Aquarium)
Escape the Space
Take a break from everyday life at a computer science university and join us on a galactic software development mission!
In itestra Space Escape, you become part of a space crew that uses creative coding to fend off solar storms and reprogram asteroids.
Simply join spontaneously, solve exciting tasks and win cool prizes!
Let’s code the galaxy!
We look forward to seeing you!
Student Day Trier 2025
07.05.2025, 4 – 7 p.m.
itestra GmbH
Bobinethöfe 38
54294 Trier
Explore the world of software
Get to know our team and our technical expertise during two exciting presentations from IT practice.
Talk 01: Be(come) the Smith of Your Tools: Forging Plugins with Kotlin.
Learn how Kotlin is used as a tool for developing customized plugins and what technical possibilities it opens up for you.
Talk 02: Goal-oriented implementation of distributed transactions: A day in the life of a software engineer.
Gain in-depth insights into the efficient and reliable implementation of distributed transactions – based on a practical example of a complex system landscape.
Afterwards, we look forward to further discussions with you and round off the evening with pizza.
We look forward to receiving your registration by 05.05.2025
Practical workshop Munich: Docker Your Project
27.03.2025
itestra GmbH
Destouchesstrasse 68
80796 Munich
Develop, package, deliver – take your project from code to executable application
In a small team, you will solve tasks from industrial practice adapted to your level of knowledge (beginner to expert). You will be supported by our experienced colleagues.
We provide provisions, you bring your laptop.
We look forward to your registration (the number of participants is limited).
