MS Hackathon
Blog posts, partner organisations and contact details for the MS Hackathon.
Blog
Notes from the organisers and the teams
The blog is where MS Hackathon records what happens between events. Posts cover the theme of each round, the rules that changed since the last one, and short write-ups from teams that finished a prototype. Older posts stay online, so the archive shows how the programme has developed over time.
Each post is written to be useful on its own. Teams describe what they tried, what failed, and what they would do differently. Read the posts in order if you are new to the event, or search for a topic that matches a project you are planning. You can open the full list on the blog page.
A hackathon as a working space
A hackathon compresses a project into a short, fixed period. Teams arrive with an idea or with a problem they want to test, and they spend the event building a working prototype. The format rewards clear scope. A small thing that runs is worth more than a large plan that does not.
For MS Hackathon, the value of that format is in the handoffs. Teams meet mentors, share early results, and leave with notes that they can keep using after the event closes. The organisers keep the schedule simple so that most of the time goes into building, not into logistics.
Where to find each part of the site
The table below summarises the three main areas of MS Hackathon. Use it as a quick reference when you want to jump straight to the right page.
| Area | What it covers | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Blog | Updates, round recaps and team write-ups | blog.html |
| Partners | Supporting organisations and how to join them | partners.html |
| Contact | Questions for the organisers and event enquiries | contact.html |
Keep messages to the organisers focused on the hackathon itself. Questions about a specific round are answered faster when they name that round.
Who supports the event
Partners provide the things a hackathon needs but cannot easily produce on its own, such as venues, tools, mentors and prizes for the teams that finish. The partners page lists the organisations that have agreed to support MS Hackathon and describes the kind of help each one gives.
A partnership on this site is a working relationship rather than a sponsorship line. Partners take part in the planning where it makes sense, and they are asked to share feedback after each round so the next event is easier to run. Visit the partners page to see the current list and to learn how an organisation can get involved.
Contact
Reaching the organisers
Questions about registration, the rules, or the content of a challenge should go to the organisers through the contact page. Messages sent there reach the people who run the event, so you do not need to search for a separate address. Include the round you mean and a short description of your question to get the most useful reply.
If your question is about a specific post, mention the post title. If you represent an organisation that wants to take part as a partner, say so in the first line of your message so it can be routed correctly. The contact page explains what information is most helpful to include.
MS Hackathon is a public site about one hackathon programme: the people who organise it, the teams who take part, and the organisations that help make each round possible. This page brings the main threads together so a first-time visitor can see what happens during an event and where to go next.
The site is built around three areas. The blog holds dated updates from the organisers and from participating teams. The partners page lists the organisations that support the event and explains what they contribute. The contact page is the route for questions that are not answered elsewhere. Each area links to the others, so you can start on any part of the site and still find your way.