What Is Marketplace Hackerspace?
Marketplace Hackerspace is a hands-on coding zone at Sitecore Symposium 2025 where developers rapidly learn how to build extensions using Sitecore SDKs, Blok Desgin System and MCPs. It’s designed to showcase the power of XM Clouds extensibility and developer experience using AI tooling - live, on-site, and in real time.
- Rapid Prototyping: Build working apps in under an hour.
- DevEx Revolution: Experience the future of developer experience with AI-powered workflows.
- Social Proof: Compete in a friendly challenge and get featured on the result board.
- Recognition: Win prizes, get shoutouts, and become part of the Sitecore dev story.
How It Works
Workshop Agenda
- 10 min: Toolset & process intro
- 10 min: Dev environment setup (register, scaffold, configure IDE)
- 40 min: Build your app
Friendly Challenge
Submit your app to the result board and let Sitecorians judge the best ideas. Winners get prizes, social media shoutouts, and a spotlight in the developer community.
What You’ll Need
- Your laptop
- GitHub repo
- IDE (e.g. VS Code or Cursor)
- Node.js 16 or later
- npm 10 or later
- email address
We will provide you access to an XM Cloud trial environment.
Capture the Moment
We’ll have comfy seating, neon lighting, and a recording wall to capture your quote and showcase your build. Whether you're coding or cheering, you’ll be part of the vibe.
Spread the Word
Help us drive awareness:
- Share on social using #MarketplaceHackerspace #SitecoreSYM
- Join the conversation in Slack (Sym + MVP + XM Cloud channels)
- Watch highlights on YouTube (Discover Sitecore)
- Read updates on the Developer Portal
Register
Choose from one of the Hackerspace Workshop Sessions on the Sitecore Symposium 2025 Agenda. Make sure to secure your seat as we have limited seats.
You can register for:
- Workshop 1: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 1-2pm
- Workshop 2: Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 3.30-4.30pm
- Workshop 3: Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 1-2pm
- Workshop 4: Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 3.30-4.30pm
To register follow the linked session and Login using the email address you used for Sitecore Symposium 2025 registration.
Get Started
Want to prep before Symposium? Check out the Marketplace Starter Kit and Quick Start Guide.
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