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Explore hackathon planning guides, blog posts, webinars, and more to learn how to run successful hackathons

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What OpenAI’s Open Model Hackathon teaches about distributing AI

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Devpost at DevRelCon

Connect with Devpost at DevRelCon in New York City from July 17-18
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Driving AI innovation with internal hackathons

Learn how to build your AI strategy with Okta, Estée Lauder Companies and SAP
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A conversation with Microsoft hackathon organizers and winners

Catch up on this conversation with Microsoft hackathon organizers and winners
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Level up your next all-hands hackathon

Learn how to transform your company-wide hackathons from Motorola Solutions, Toyota North America, and JLL Technologies.
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How to plan an internal hackathon for your entire company

Download this guide to learn how to plan and manage company-wide hackathons.
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Calculating the total cost of running an online hackathon

Learn how to build your hackathon budget and calculate the total cost of running a public online hackathon in this free guide.
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How to run an online hackathon

Learn how to plan and run online hackathons for public audiences that inspire innovation and drive developer engagement.
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Best practices for in-person hackathon managers

Your go-to guide for planning and hosting successful in-person hackathons.
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How to boost public hackathon registrations and submissions

Learn how to boost hackathon registration and developer engagement in this free downloadable guide.
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How to build and scale your developer community with high-impact hackathons

Learn proven strategies to grow and sustain your developer community with hackathons that inspire participation and long-term engagement.
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How to win a hackathon: Advice from 5 seasoned judges

Take a look inside the inner workings of the judging process from some of our most experienced hackathon judges.
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User story: How Volodymyr won 7 blockchain hackathons on Devpost

Here’s a look at how Volodymyr, an experienced developer and Devpost user, has evolved his winning hackathon strategy.
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User story: How hackathons helped Brij stand out in the job hunt

See how Brij, a Devpost user, developed his skills through hackathons and stood out to recruiters.
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How AI is changing the world of hackathons [Q&A recap]

Hear from a panel of developer marketing experts on AI’s impact on their hackathons.
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User story: Inside Gaurav's 11-year journey on Devpost

Here’s why Gaurav, a long-time Devpost user, has actively participated in hackathons for 11 years.
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Inside Devpost’s internal hackathon: Exploring AI with OpenAI

Get an inside look at how Devpost developers ran an internal hackathon to experiment with AI.
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How to Host a Hackathon That Stands Out [Webinar Q&A]

Catch up on the Q&A from Devpost’s recent webinar on how to host a hackathon that stands out.
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User story: How Crystal’s love for hackathons inspired her to host her own

Here’s a look into how Crystal, a Devpost user, developed a passion for participating in hackathons, ultimately becoming a host herself.
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6 Tips to boost post-hackathon results

Learn what to do after your internal hackathons to maximize success.
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User story: How Pratyay collaborates with global teams through hackathons

Here’s how Pratyay, a Devpost user, has learned the value of teamwork and collaboration through hackathons.
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How to inspire a culture of innovation in light of AI

Learn how to promote innovation in the workplace to help tackle AI-related challenges.
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7 Tips to make your next virtual hackathon a success

Find out how to organize your event and stand out to developers.
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Make a real impact on customer retention with hackathons

Here are 5 reasons to run customer hackathons.

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