Hacksoton

A reminder that our awesome friends over at @eagle_labs are hosting a virtual hackathon on the 6th July. Check it out at: buff.ly/38aihDl

May 2nd... barcamp Bournemouth 8... THIS TIME IT'S VIRTUAL! barcampbournemouth.org/barcamp-bourne… That's it. That's the tweet. #bcbomoV8

For anyone looking for an interesting local hackathon to attend, check out Smart Port, hosted by our friends @eagle_labs buff.ly/2VY28wU

From one event to another... Congratulations and goodnight to @meetdraw, who have wrapped up after ten years. Thanks for all you've done for the great community on the South Coast!

Final thanks to anyone I've forgotten (sorry!) and biggest thanks of all to YOU, the community. Without you lot, Hacksoton is just an empty room with some extension leads and gaffer tape in it. You make Hacksoton. You ARE Hacksoton.

And your core organising team - @TomPenrose, @grahamorriss, @claire_crombie, @Benjie and @jemgillam (of @GraphileHQ), and then @tframe, @DannyT, @phildye and @Newnab (all also of @EtchUK)

Additional thanks to @elbriedk, Jack Wass, Giles Davis, @RimaDunn404, Adam Dunn, Verity Maton, and @EmmaBudd - plus a small team of behind the scenes @EtchUK staff inc. @katlouise__, @shantremaine and Silvia Scifo

Our incredible Small Hall this year was packed with exhibitors and workshops from @XRobotsUK, @mantisrobot, @somakeit, @unity3d, @TechAgeKids, @eagle_labs, @RavensburgerUK, @leemallon and @PhilWickins

Thanks also to @Central_Hall for the venue and their staff for all the assistance, @CentralCoffeeCH catering, the Beacon Cafe of St Mary's in Ferndown for our cake, and @stablesoton!

First, our sponsors, without whom Hacksoton simply could not take place. Thank you @twilio (especially @LaylaCodesIt), @LushLtd, @dootrix, @RingGo_parking, @passengerteam and Creative Network South!

Right, now that the dust has settled, let's do some thank yous, shall we? Apologies in advance to anyone I forget - #HacksotonX was a labour of love for an enormous range of people from all sorts of companies and backgrounds!

I'll do the proper thank you tweets later on, but for now, thank you for coming, huge thank you to the army of helpers, and that's all folks. Travel safe.

It's nearly time for our famous SHOW & TELL! To sign up, head here: bit.ly/hacksoton2019 - It doesn't matter how well you've done, we celebrate everyone!

Sponsor shoutout! @twilio are back at #HacksotonX, and they've bought dinner for everyone. Thank you Twilio! buff.ly/2rhXedf

@EmmaBudd @DannyT I'd love to lay claim to "hackapoo" but I'd also be calling myself a 🍌. That creative genius must be attributed to @leemallon's spawn 😂

A few leftover sandwiches available on stage at the Main Hall! #HacksotonX

Sponsor shoutout! @LushLtd have helped provide a vegan lunch and vegan bar for #HacksotonX today! Superstars. Thank you Lush! <3 buff.ly/2VSvlG7

Sponsor shoutout! @ringgo_parking have helped us sort out snacks this year! Check out the snack station if you need a little boost of energy to keep you going. buff.ly/2VT52j6 #HacksotonX

Sponsor shoutout! We're thrilled to have @passengerteam back as sponsors for #HacksotonX! Thanks for your support. buff.ly/2TGMqpf

#HacksotonX is in full swing! We've already got VR, robotics, live demos, workshops and ALL THE CREATIVITY going on across three rooms at @Central_Hall - the best community on the South Coast, right here.