Hackathons/Timeline

Every event is different, but this can give you a rough overview of the tasks at hand and the timeframe you should complete them in. Some tasks are dependent on each other: To order the T-shirts, you need to know the number of participants and their sizes. Your timeline needs to be flexible enough to accommodate for last-minute changes, but you have to have a solid plan for a timeline, before you start organizing a hackathon.

This timeline can...
... give you an overview of the planning process for a Wikimedia Hackathon

... help you plan your event with your team, define team roles and areas of responsibilities

... help you develop an individual timeline for your own specific event. Sit down with you team, take out a calendar an some markers, and start creating your own timeline!

This timeline can not...
... give you a detailed description of every little task. For detailed descriptions, please refer to the Handbook for organizers!

= Timeline-Table =

Glossary for the table
Tags: These refer to the according sections in the Handbook for hackathon organizers.

Task: Unless otherwise mentioned in the description, the tasks are to be done by the local organizer team. Please don't hesitate to ask the WMF Events team for help, if you need anything, or just want some feedback! Splitting the work between the different teams/ people in a way that makes sense for everybody, and a good communication about responsibilities between all members of the organizer team is crucial to an event's success.

Timeframe: An estimate for the time when you should complete this task.