hack·a·thon ˈhakəˌTHän/ noun informal
- an event, typically lasting several days, in which a large number of people meet to engage in collaborative computer programming.
Yes, it is exactly as it says! In past years Hackathon came up with big waves. You might remember “The social media” movie where Mark Zuckerburg ask the coders to code non-stop and take shots every minute and who ever complete first will be hired. In Hackathon, we don’t take shots though but we code day and night to get the best product.
Hackathon is adopted by schools, government institutions, co-working spaces, SMEs, Startups, and Corporates. Basically, everybody wants to have hackathon within their organization. Universities in Thailand are doing this event and inviting computer science and business students to attend to create a product for universities. Companies are holding Hackathon to create productivity and technology that can increase their sales.
Take Ananda Development, recently they had 3 days Hackathon on UrbanTech Living Solution powered by HUBBA. More than 70 people attended that event and within 72 hours they came up with a product that can create convenience and efficiency in daily Urban Lifestyle. The winner gets prize money, support from Ananda Development and Hubba to create their product.
Imagine 72 hours of unlimited creativity, unlimited plans, unlimited food, unlimited coffee and no sleep. Just discuss, plan and execute day and night. Trust me despite no sleep, It’s great fun and proud moment when you see your idea is turning into reality in just 72 hours.
Do I need my own team? No, at Hackathon you just come with your talent and you will get to meet and choose your own team. Just make sure you are ready to fight. Read more on tips on how to achieve success at Hackathon.
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“A hackathon, a hacker neologism, is an event when programmers meet to do collaborative computer programming.” -Wikipedia
If you are looking for Hackathons to attend in Thailand follow Hubba Stadium. We organize Hackathon often focusing on various industries.
