Hack Ack

Contest Information:

This lighthearted contest is focused on fun and spontaneity. Attendees will learn of the guidelines the week before the conference. They will then have until Tuesday evening to create something along the theme. Use of items prepared prior to the competition is not allowed, unless these items are available to everyone.

Everyone is encouraged to participate in this contest. Teams are equally good as individuals. Even employees of Platte Canyon or SumTotal Systems may participate, but they may only do so on an exhibition basis (no awards or judging for them).

Judging is by audience applause and will occur immediately after all entries are presented.

Hack Ack presentations will be interspersed with Karaoke/Rock Band performances -- so showmanship may certainly rank high among the "judges."

How to Enter

Show up! There is no entry procedure. We will simply ask for anyone who wants to present their Hack-Ack entry to sign up on a notepad at the beginning of the Tuesday evening social.

Also, it will be up to each participant to arrange for a laptop to demo the application on. We will have one or two machines if needed, but this should be arranged ahead of time.

It's all about fun.

• Add to that a beautiful campus environment, perfect weather, good food, and enjoyable after-work discussions plus karaoke and Rock Band, all in no-putting-on-the-dog comfortable attire, and this was one unique experience. Can't wait for the next one!  (2009)
• Each time I attend, I learn many techniques that I will use in my future lessons. It has always been an incredible value.  (2009)
• it was a great conference!  (2008)
• My favorite part was all the helpful ideas that materialized when it became known I had a "code" problem.  (2008)
• I went for the first time last year as a new person to TB. It's hard to describe the learning atmosphere at the conference. It's not all work though. After a long, hard 8 hour day in classes, some great entertainment, food, and various liquid refreshments are available. Sometimes, the entertainment is continued in the dorm area where great renditions of Australian songs (complete with authentic accents) are presented free of charge. So, my recommendation: go to Colorado Springs this summer and be prepared for a great experience.  (2001)
• Great conference! How you guys pull it off with only 24 hrs in a day (and be able to play basketball) amazes me.  (1999)