Exploring Hackathons For Events – #EventIcons Episode 173

Hackathons for events might sound a bit strange at first. Even the most creative and out of the box event planners out there can frown at the thought of it. But the truth is, as professionals of the industry, it’s our job to consistently push forward in the idea department. And especially when it comes to the ideas that ensure the attendee experience goes from good to amazing. This is exactly where hackathons for events come in!

In this week’s #EventIcons, we’re tackling the somewhat unexplored world of hackathons for events. More specifically, how they can work alongside other aspects of your event to promote engagement and conversation between your attendees. And in order to do so, our fantastic hosts Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey and Alex Plaxen welcome a very special guest. The Vice-President of Sales of global event giant Experient, James Murdock. Join them as these three iconic figures discuss the exciting opportunities offered by hackathons for events. Press play, it’s #EventIcons o’clock!

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Follow our iconic guests from today’s episode on hackathons for events:

• James Murdock of Experient
• Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media
• Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Pathable

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode of hackathons for events:

• Creative Event Ideas: Embracing Weirdness, Pop-up Islands, and Running Conventions

• Hackathon Design Book

• People Science

• Adam Grant Podcast

We’ve reached the end of yet another iconic episode! Whether or not hackathons for events have ever crossed your mind, after this week’s #EventIcons they’re sure to stay there for a while. Don’t forget to subscribe, and join us next week for more amazing conversations with the icons of the event industry!