Hackathons have been around for decades. In fact companies like Facebook, Google and Amazon have embedded this as part of their culture. Hackathons have also evolved over time, from developing features and applications, to forming startups and now a way to hire, retain and empower talent. 

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The approach of designing Hackathons takes a lot of skill, networking and psychological insights to ensure creativity at its best!! 

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Our CEO, Angela Bee Chan reflects on her participation in Hackathons over the past decade:​

• What was it like going to her first Hackathon?

• How she caught the 'Hackathon bug' and how participating in Hackathons over 3 years gave her a 'second university degree without a formal certificate'

• The formation of Hackathons Australia and ultimately now, Hackathons International

• Hackathons as a tool for community engagement and outreach

• Why organizations are utilizing Hackathons, and the best approach to designing them

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Coming from a non-tech background, and experiencing working in an environment as a minority, Angela will be sharing her 'secret sauce' to engaging with innovative thinking the world!!​