{
  "id": 3099104,
  "title": "From an Idea to 4,600+ Registrations: How Omnikon Hosted Its First Hackathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/from-an-idea-to-4-600-registrations-how-omnikon-hosted-its-first",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T19:59:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/rishibyte/from-an-idea-to-4600-registrations-how-omnikon-hosted-its-first-hackathon-14lj"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Omnikon student-led technology community transformed a simple idea into a successful national hackathon, registering an impressive 4,600+ participants. The journey was not merely about creating a registration page or announcing an event; it required building a team, finding the right partners, and executing the plan effectively. The idea originated from a desire to provide students with an opportunity to build real projects, collaborate, and showcase their talent. Despite being a small and inexperienced team, Omnikon decided to take action rather than waiting for a larger organization to support them. The execution involved designing a website, setting up registration, creating problem statements, planning submissions, and preparing announcements and social media campaigns. Partnerships with Unstop and Upstox/Uplearn added credibility and expanded the event's reach. The registrations exceeded expectations, demonstrating the power of a dedicated team and effective distribution. Lessons learned included the importance of adaptability, the value of a strong team, and the significance of building a supportive foundation before seeking larger organizations. The hackathon marked just the beginning for Omnikon, with plans to enhance event infrastructure, participant experience, and collaboration opportunities. It proved that even a single idea can lead to significant growth and success when backed by a committed team and strategic execution.",
  "summary": "What started as a simple idea inside a student-led tech community turned into something much bigger than we expected. Our first national hackathon crossed 4,600+ registrations . And honestly, getting there was not just about building a registration page or announcing an event. It was about taking an idea, building a team around it, finding the right partners, and actually executing. This is the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Omnikon student-led team turned idea into national hackathon with over 4,600 registrations",
    "Team built website, set up registration, created problem statements and executed plan independently",
    "Partnerships with Unstop and Upstox/Uplearn expanded event reach and credibility"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}