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.

• I just want to say that this continues to be the best conference for the money. Although attendance is smaller than in previous years, no doubt due to recession cut-backs in travel, the conference has not reduced its impact. I thought last year's was the best ever, and this year's came to the same level.  (2010)
• This conference is the BEST place to hook up with experienced ToolBook and Flash developers!  (2009)
• The conference provided a better understanding and wealth of knowledge to be used upon my return to work.  (2009)
• I just wanted to drop a note and say how much I enjoyed the conference! I think one of the best parts of the conference was the opportunities to network and establish contacts with experienced ToolBook and Tracker.Net users.  (2008)
• I must say that the TBCOM in Colorado Springs really exceeded my expectations. I had a great time meeting everyone at every social event (formal and not-so-formal). I really do appreciate everyone's hospitality. I feel as though I am part of "the family" now. The people were great, the events were great, the knowledge was endless, the location was beautiful, well organized (kudos to the Platte Canyon crew), SumTotal's presence was very much appreciated, and the sessions were very informative. Who could ask for anything more from a conference?  (2001)
• Excellent conference. Very little fluff.  (1999)