Co-op Hackathon – all you need to know

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Co-op Hackathon 2024

Below outlines key information regarding the Co-op Hackathon. 

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Slack

Click here to join the Slack for the event. We’ve got a channel for each project, and also for skills requests and skills offered. Please note: You should not share this link with people from outside the Hackathon. Anyone who joins the Slack who is not registered for the Hackathon will be removed. 

Also note: There will be a photographer and videographer on site to showcase the Co-op Hackathon for use on Co-operatives UK marketing channels. If you do not wish to be featured, please identify yourself to the photographer and/or videographer or a member of Co-operatives UK staff. We will ask to take a photo of you so we're able to ensure no photos or footage used at a later date feature anyone who's explicitly asked not to be featured.

Event guidance

Click here to access the guidance document with everything you need to know about the event. 

Social media

Let everyone know that you're involved in the Co-op Hackathon by sharing your photos from the event on social media! Remember to use the hashtag #CoopHackathon

Event schedule

9.00-9.30am: Registrations and breakfast

Please arrive at 9.00am for a 9.30am start. Follow signs for the Conference Room on the ground floor.

9.30-10.30am: Brief presentation and team forming

10.30-1pm: Hacking

Until 5.30pm, we will be situated on the third floor – please follow instructions from Co-operatives UK staff.

1-2pm: Lunch

2-5pm: Hacking

4pm: Refreshments will be served

5.30pm: Hackathon Close.

Please pack up all belongings. From 5.30pm, everyone will return to the Conference Room on the ground floor where the closing presentations will take place. Please note: The rooms where the Hackathon has taken will be unattended from 5.30pm, please take all belongings with you.

Friday evening will be the closing session of the Co-op Hackathon. The event will remain quite informal, but there might be a few new people joining at this time that were not present during the day.

  • 6pm: Registration of new attendees
  • 6.10pm: Terry Tyldesley, welcome and housekeeping (5 min)
  • 6.15pm: Team presentations (with breaks halfway if needed)
  • 7.15pm: Terry Tyldesley, closing remarks
  • 7.20-8.30pm: Networking

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Any questions please visit the Co-op Hackathon reception desk or ask a member of Co-operatives UK staff.