[digita88]

I think that working with that many managers is too much, in a hackathon and in a 'real work' context. I work in a similar environment as well ie 15 manager meetings where only 2-3 people including myself can actually do the implementation (design, development). It's a pain in the arse and I wouldn't even participate for fun!

Hackathons are meant to be fun and as a way to innovate with cool new technology and learn technology. If managers want to work with 'innovators' (designers, developers) the innovators should be paid since they are providing a highly valuable service of showing the innovation process.

I wouldn't touch this with a 6 foot pole.