@exDM69, certainly there is a play on the word hackathon. the aim here is to take the hacking out of it and yet keep the fundamental brainstorming that is central to any group think. just because there isn't any code created, doesn't mean the ideas/concepts are less valid.
the attendees are investing real time - just not an entire weekend. both myself and @neosavvy - the creators of the event - are hackers who work full time. this event is aimed at people who are curious to work with others in more than just a hacking sense. the aim isn't just to involve developers, but also individuals who have skills in other industries, such as robotics, media and biotech.
what happens to the products is whatever the teams want to do with them.
@seltzered_ you make a good point. we do need to cast the net wider.
one of the problems is that other professionals are typically less likely than your average hacker to attend a new type of event. as such, the hope is that everyone invites a few of their professional friends from these other industries who are curious and open to the experience.
@neosavvy and i are actively inviting these types of people from our own networks, to augment the high hacker contingent.
if you have other suggestions of ways to get the concept out to those on the fringe of their professions, please let us know.
There needs to be promoting this to venues outside of HN then to get robotics/biotech interest. Otherwise this sounds fairly similar to "startup weekend" events.
@exDM69 It is a great opportunity that we are trying to put together to help us all network with some new people and not have to commit a very valuable full weekend to a startupweekend style brainstorming session. We claim no ownership of the ideas but if a group wants to move forward with them they are welcome to do so.
the attendees are investing real time - just not an entire weekend. both myself and @neosavvy - the creators of the event - are hackers who work full time. this event is aimed at people who are curious to work with others in more than just a hacking sense. the aim isn't just to involve developers, but also individuals who have skills in other industries, such as robotics, media and biotech.
what happens to the products is whatever the teams want to do with them.