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The ultimate guide to agrifood hackathons
Author: Grande, S.
language: en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org. [Author]
Release Date: 2024-04-09
This handbook offers an in-depth exploration of the dynamic world of hackathons, providing a comprehensive guide for organizers, participants and enthusiasts alike. [Author] It delves into the origins, evolution and key elements of hackathons, presenting practical strategies for planning and executing successful events. [Author] From pre-event preparations to post-hackathon follow-ups, it covers every aspect including theme selection, participant recruitment, team formation, and mentoring. [Author] The handbook emphasizes the importance of fostering innovation and collaboration in a structured yet flexible environment. [Author] With real-world examples, case studies, and interactive tools, this guide serves as an invaluable resource for harnessing the creative potential of hackathons, particularly in the agrifood sector. [Author] It aims to inspire and equip readers to organize impactful hackathons that drive meaningful solutions, offering insights into their potential for long-term effects on individuals, organizations and ecosystems. [Author]
Hackathons
This book provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of all phases of a hackathon and thus helps to reduce complexity, to use opportunities, to avert pitfalls and to avoid problems. In addition, it also explains from a participant’s perspective how to succeed in a hackathon. Lastly, the book is rounded off by extensive checklists, which support you in your own hackathons. The book is structured as follows: At first the basics and the history of hackathons are described in chapter 1. Afterwards the three phases of a hackathon are described in detail. This is started in chapter 2 with the description of the individual measures which are to be accomplished before the actual event. Here not only technical or organizational aspects are described, but also the important legal aspects are discussed. Subsequently, it is shown what is necessary to carry out a hackathon successfully. For this purpose the actual execution with all its steps is described in chapter 3. Next, chapter 4 looks at the follow-ups, which are often neglected or even completely forgotten. Chapter 5 describes from a participant’s point of view the reasons for participating in a hackathon and which aspects guarantee a successful participation. In the following chapter 6 the criticism of the format of the hackathons and their execution is also examined in detail. Eventually, the most important points are summarized in chapter 7, before chapter 8 gives a view into the future of hackathons. Subsequently chapter 9 collects statements and opinions of representatives from industry, science and administration on the topic of hackathons. The book is rounded off in chapter 10 with detailed checklists, which can be directly used for the successful planning, operation and follow-up of hackathons. The book is written for everyone with an interest in how hackathons work, how to create them, and how to successfully participate. It especially targets people in industry or young students who want to run or participate in a hackathon.
The Hackathon Survival Guide
Author: Sam Larsen-Disney
language: en
Publisher: Sam Larsen-Disney
Release Date: 2022-06-01
Have you ever wondered what transforms a hackathon project from good to extraordinary? With the help of Irma Van Den Poel's stunning illustrations, "The Hackathon Survival Guide" provides you with the thought process, ways of working, toolkit and creative edge to make your hack stand out from the crowd. Hey, I'm Sam, A hackathon enthusiast and full-time software engineer. I have attended over 50+ hackathons as an attendee, mentor or sponsor and won over $20,000 in 2021. How do I keep winning? I'm not a wizard. I am not any smarter than you. The secret is the right combination of tools to set you up for success. This book contains all my tips, tricks and secrets - It's everything you need to win your next hackathon and get the most out of the event while you do so. What we cover: Origin of Hackathons Finding a Hackathon Forming a Team Idea Generation & Validation Planning & Timing Technology Choices UX Wins Branding Considerations Surviving the Night The Submission The Presentation Next Steps Hackathons are at their best when open to all people. The "Hackathon Survival Guide" embraces that. It doesn't matter if you're a front-end newbie, back-end guru, UX designer, graphic artist, passionate student or curious senior. Every effort has been made to ensure that each chapter caters to you regardless of your background or experience. There's something in here for everyone.