Hackspedition Silicon Valley is Coming Soon.
Start your own
Hackspedition is an open framework. Yo can use it, adapt it and contribute to it.
You can follow our guidelines. Here we hand you some resources and some history that might be of some use.
If you have further questions, please contact us at lets.do.it@hackspedition.org
Basic principles
- Hackspedition should be open and non-exclusive.
- There should be space and time to do some actual social hacking.
- There should be leisure/adventure activities that have nothing to do with computers.
- The event should involve at least two communities from two different geographies
Guidelines
- Organize a three to five day trip. One of the communities can host the other community
- Don't bother to book hotel rooms. Ideally, guest hackers can borrow a couch or mattress from host hackers.
- A welcome party is awesome. Reserve a small bar and go for a couple of drinks together the first night.
- Sightseeing is good, exploration is better. Most hackers are very curious people regardless the situation. Give them enough materials to make the experience as insightful as possible.
- Mix, mix, mix. The whole point of Hackspeditions is to cross-pollinate. Do whatever is necessary to beat language or interpersonal barriers.
- Mind about cultural differences. Take some time to discuss the agenda with people from both communities.
- Hack together. Try to have a SuperHappyDevHouse or similar event built into the event.
- Push your limits. People really get fond of each other when they live intense experiences together. Adventure activities such as rafting, hiking or canoeing are perfect to achieve this.
- Run a wrap up session. Make sure everybody is aware of the achievements made during the Hackspedition. Also make sure people have the means to stay in touch.
- Do. Learn. Share. Iterate.
Our first time
If you want to learn more about the first Hackspedition, please visit the wiki.