In the fast-evolving tech ecosystem, virtual hackathons have become more than just competitions, they are platforms for collaboration, innovation, and community building. But what does it really take to organize one that drives lasting impact?

Join us for a powerful conversation with Pradeepto Sarkar, a visionary community builder and founder of NAMESPACE, a platform designed for “Humans in Tech.” In this session, Pradeepto will share insights from his extensive experience running developer programs, innovation challenges, and global-scale hackathons, most notably HACKHAZARDS, one of the world’s largest independently-driven community hackathons.

Expect to learn:

How to design hackathons that prioritize depth over just scale

Ways to foster true engagement, belonging, and collaboration online

Systems thinking in organizing tech communities and events

Lessons from building a flywheel of co-creation, not just content

Whether you're a community manager, tech educator, event organizer, or builder at heart, this session will equip you with practical strategies and a fresh perspective on the future of virtual collaboration.