Apr 17How to Make The Most Out of a Hackathon ExperienceA fast (but not so furious) survival guide if you’re new to hackathons There are a few groundbreaking firsts you get to test in life as a tech individual and hackathons should definitely make it on that list of yours. As a tech dude or dudette with a curious, analytical mind, we presume you often think and speak through code (by choice or…Hackathons5 min readHackathons5 min read
Published inBanatIT Stories·May 30, 2022HackTM 2022: 101There’s a saying going on at this time of the year, and we strongly stand by it: Life’s too short to hack alone! Yep, that’s right — it’s time to get out of the house, join forces with other hackers and see what digital realms you can navigate to…Hackathons4 min readHackathons4 min read
Published inBanatIT Stories·Jun 24, 2020HackTM Meta: A Meta Story in NumbersJust when you thought we couldn’t go more meta than HackTM Meta, we decided to write an article about our first virtual hackathon. We promise it’s going to be just as fun as the competition itself, because whoa, it sure was a blast! But let’s rewind a bit. It all…Hackathon Organizing4 min readHackathon Organizing4 min read
Published inBanatIT Stories·Feb 14, 2020Over 70 countries proved their programming skills at HackTM_CTFOn February 1–3, 1540 teams of hackers from all over the world competed to secure their place in the final HackTM_CTF competition, which will take place at HackTM event, between May 22–24, at Sala Polivalentă Dumbravita, near Timisoara. The Capture The Flag (CTF) competition offered Romanian hackers the opportunity to…Capturetheflag3 min readCapturetheflag3 min read
Published inBanatIT Stories·Jan 20, 2020HackTM 2020: Back to the HackNew decade, same hack. Yes, we’re back! And our 2020 resolution is to give Timisoara the best HackTM edition to date and have a hella good time while doing so. We hope you had the chance to scoop around the other tech happenings in town and that you’re now prepared…Hackathons4 min readHackathons4 min read
Published inBanatIT Stories·Jun 28, 2018K. Thx. See ya around!Writing this article was a painful process. We reached the end of a road. Chapter 1 of HackTM was a rollercoaster ride: since the first idea of a major hackathon in 2014 filled with enthusiasm, a cold-2015 we will never forget, to the Cantina years of 2016 & 17, and…Hackathons3 min readHackathons3 min read
Jun 28, 2018HackTM 2018: EOFTL;DR: HackTM 2018 was AH-MAZ-ING © This took us a while to write this (as you can see more than a month :D), but HackTM 2018 was AMAZING. Here are the numbers: 504 registered participants, 64 submitted projects 60 mentors 200+ visitors 50% experienced programmers, 25% students, 25% junior league…Hackathons5 min readHackathons5 min read
May 9, 2018The Foodie Goodies of HackTMIn the last two articles we covered some pretty important stuff about our new event location and how HackTM winners are chosen. This time we’d like to talk to you about some of the goodies you’ll experience, as well as how you can be more responsible during the event. Goodies Galore Let’s…Food And Beverage4 min readFood And Beverage4 min read
May 9, 2018Ways to get to HackTM 2018This year we did something fresh & bold and got a new location… Sala Polivalenta in Dumbravita. Although this might seem a bit far from the city, we made sure you’ll have multiple ways to get there. 1. HackTM buses We rented buses that will help you get from “Punctele Cardinale” in Timisoara…Transportation2 min readTransportation2 min read
May 5, 2018How the HackTM Winners are ChosenThere are lots of prizes to be won at HackTM 2018. Our sponsors and partners set up a few specific challenges where you can prove your skill and creativity. You can win electric scooters, gaming consoles, phones, and other cool things if you build a project specific to their judging…Hackathons3 min readHackathons3 min read
