The complete guide to organizing a successful hackathon 

Organizing a hackathon can be undoubtedly frenzied. Although people find the idea of a hack fest immensely exciting, putting together a winning one requires scrupulous planning and resourcefulness. Often there are so many last-minute creases to be ironed out that the event could end up becoming a dismal, confusing mess.

This guide will present a practical how-to recipe that has worked amazingly well for us for over 300 hackathons—offline and online hackathons, as well as some hybrid events.

What to expect from the guide

  • What are hackathons & their benefits
  • Types of hackathon
  • How to conduct online & offline hackathons
  • How to market a hackathon
  • Dos and Dont’s
  • Tips & tricks for making a hackathon successful