Hackathon Organizer Guide
  • Introduction
  • overview
    • What is a Hackathon?
    • What is MLH?
    • MLH Hackcon
    • MLH Community Values
    • Event Types
      • Digital Events
        • Digital Mini Events
          • Marble Races
          • Pokemon Showdown
          • Wiki Races
          • Hacker Hangouts
        • Streamyard
  • General Information
    • Hackathon Timeline
    • Finding the Date & Purpose
    • Build Your Leadership Team
    • Locking down a Venue
    • Hackathon Budgeting
      • Legal Considerations
    • Getting Sponsorship
      • Introduction to Fundraising
      • Understanding your Sponsors - Who to Reach out to
        • Evaluating in-kind Sponsorship
      • Potential Sponsor Perks
      • Sponsorship Prospectus
      • The 5-step MLH Sponsorship Process
      • Emailing Your Sponsors Cheat Sheet
    • Hackathon Website
      • Making an Accessible Design
      • Placeholder Website
      • Main Website
    • Marketing your Event
      • Promoting your Event
        • Marketing Email Template
      • Marketing Goals & Timelines
    • Managing Registrations
      • Registrations
      • Free Registration Tool - OrganizerHQ (OHQ)
      • Sending Reminders
        • Email Templates
      • Check-in Process
    • Event Logistics
      • Hackathon Communication Platform
      • Project Challenges
      • Ordering Swag & Prizes
      • Setup your Event
      • Working with Food Vendors
      • Hosting Hackers with Dietary Restrictions
      • Distributing Meals
      • Transportation/Travel Plans
      • Hardware
      • Prepare Your Emergency Plan
    • Judging & Submissions
      • Rules for Your Hackathon
      • Judging Plan
      • Cheating Check
      • Judges Communication and Recruiting
      • Hackathon Submission Portal
        • Using Devpost
        • Using Devfolio
        • Using DoraHacks
    • Hackathon Scheduling
      • Detailed Run of Show
      • Run-Through with the Team
      • MLH Tips & Templates
    • Mentorship
    • Hacker Experience
      • Engaging your Hackers
      • Brainstorming Mini Events
      • Plan Engaging Workshops
      • Running Opening ceremony
      • Running Closing Ceremony
    • After The Event
  • Organizer Resources
    • Template Links
    • Getting support from others
    • Leadership Resources
    • Marketing Resources
    • Registrations Resources
      • GDPR in Europe
    • Host Exciting Mini-Events
      • Cup Stacking
      • MLH Mini Events
        • WereWolf
        • Slideshow Karaoke
        • !Light
        • MS Paint Bob Ross
    • Keeping Records
    • Software for Hackathons
  • Contributors
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  1. General Information

Hacker Experience

It’s easy for hackers to get distracted and disengaged from the event. Creating periodic activities for hackers to engage with during your event is essential.

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Engaging your Hackers
Brainstorming Mini Events
Plan Engaging Workshops
Running Opening ceremony
Running Closing Ceremony