MLH Hackcon VIII | Aug 22nd

🚨Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hackcon has become an online-only event.

Hackcon

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The conference for hacker community leaders.

Aug 22nd - 23rd, 2020 | Hackcon will be hosted online.

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Meet Community Leaders Like You

Hackcon is the only conference where hackathon organizers and hacker community leaders can come together, learn from each other, and build relationships. We bring together organizers from Europe, Asia, and North America. This is a unique opportunity to meet community leaders from around the world just like you.

Learn From the Best

At Hackcon, you will have access to high-quality speakers and community leaders from around the world that have experienced the same problems you are dealing with. There is no better place to learn how to organize and run hacker communities than at Hackcon.

Build Critical Relationships

The best part of the conference are the relationships you build while you are here. You will meet passionate, smart community leaders just like you at Hackcon. The relationships you build here will support you for the rest of your career.

Hackcon VIII will be hosted completely online!

Because of the COVID-19 situation, Hackcon VIII will take place completely digitally. We have our team focused on making sure the online experience is just as great as an in-person Hackcon. We will be running fun activities, workshops, and talks so everyone gets a chance to connect the entire weekend.

This also means more organizers from around the world will have access to Hackcon VIII. We are really excited to see how the organizer community adapts during this time and we can't wait to see you there!

FAQs

Wait, Hackcon is online this year?

Yes, due to uncertainty around the COVID-19 situation, we decided to move the event entirely online. The safety of our community is our top priority. This online event will involve a number of changes including adapted schedules, more affordable tickets, and a number of fun online events to make sure organizers get to connect.

How much does MLH Hackcon cost?

We have adapted our ticket prices for Hackcon as it is now an online event. General admission will be free! There are other ticket tiers available if you are interested in swag options.

What is included with a ticket?

General admission will get you access to participate in Hackcon VIII online. This will include plenty of fun activities, workshops, and talks happening all day and night in every timezone. For a little more, we will also be selling special tickets for limited edition Hackcon swag.

Will you send me anything?

Great question! We will send you some extra special Hackcon swag and materials if you select a paid Hackon ticket.

Will there be a scholarship?

As MLH Hackcon VIII is a digital event, general admission is completely free! However, we are offering limited provided by MLH and GitHub, if you would like to receive swag. To apply for a scholarship, fill out this form, which includes a short video explaining why you want to go to MLH Hackcon and how much of a scholarship you need in order to attend.

I’m a speaker, do I still need to claim a ticket?

MLH Hackcon fills up pretty quickly, so make sure you claim a ticket to secure your spot. If you are selected to speak and are eligible for a ticket reimbursement if needed after you have claimed one, we will notify you via e-mail.

I can’t make it to Hackcon, what can I do?

As a community spread throughout the globe, we know, it can be hard to make it to Hackcon. Luckily, we’ll provide a number of other opportunities for organizers worldwide to get together, build relationships, and share knowledge throughout the year. Plus, every Hackcon talk is recorded and will be posted online shortly after the conference.

I can’t go anymore, can I have a refund?

We're sad you won't be able to join us! You can get a full refund for your ticket before June 1st. After that, we won't be able to refund you because we'll have already paid for everything. You can e-mail us at hackcon@mlh.io to request to transfer your ticket to another person.

How should I behave?

We want to make sure that MLH Hackcon creates a safe and welcoming environment for attendees, speakers and sponsors. For this reason all participants are expected to follow the MLH Code of Conduct throughout the duration of the conference.