Prepare and publish
Create a hackathon draft, set timezone and windows, configure registration and submission questions and add resources. Preview, resolve readiness and publish when permitted.
Do not advertise prize amounts or privacy guarantees that are not configured and reviewed.
Run the event
Invite managers and judges; recipients must explicitly accept. Review entries, configure judging and presentations, and publish winners deliberately.
Operational messages use scoped platform tools; check delivery state before assuming people received a notice.