terencehuynh.com @terencehuynh SO YOU WANT TO RUN A HACKATHON? 2014 first hackathon year 300+ students attending our events in 2018 940+ members on our UNIHACKers group 12 UNIHACK events
terencehuynh.com @terencehuynh SO YOU WANT TO RUN A HACKATHON? Theme & Focus The Imagination Hackathon Helping charities solve social problems Using open government data Creating new startups
• Audience Internal vs External vs Community • Participation Remote, on-site, or both • Length How long will people have to build? terencehuynh.com @terencehuynh SO YOU WANT TO RUN A HACKATHON? Format
terencehuynh.com @terencehuynh SO YOU WANT TO RUN A HACKATHON? Venue Checklist • Enough room to fit everyone • Decent power and reliable wi-fi • Air conditioning or heating • Presentation area and setup • Overnight? Check if you can use their showers