Toronto’s vibrant tech community is abuzz as the DevOps for GenAI Hackathon returns with John Willis, this time with ambitious new themes that reflect both global trends and uniquely Canadian innovation. Building on the foundational insights from the first Hackathon held in Ottawa organizers are expanding the event to spotlight end-to-end lifecycle automation for generative […]
Accelerating GenAI Innovation with DevOps Hackathons—Hackathon Insights, Strategic Gaps and Future Directions
Importance of Hackathon Hackathons have become a vital platform for driving innovation, collaboration, and skill development across diverse industries. These intense, time-bound events bring together programmers, designers, and problem solvers to rapidly prototype new ideas and tackle real-world challenges. Beyond fostering creativity, hackathons enable participants to expand their technical skills, network with like-minded professionals, and […]
How to Host a Successful Hackathon: Encourage Innovation and Deliver Value
A challenging, fun and well-organized hackathon doesn’t happen on a whim. Here’s how to do it right.
Appian World Recap: Low Code, BPI, Hackathon & The Woz
I had a chance to attend my first Appian World a few weeks ago. It was right in my backyard, at the iconic Fountainbleau in Miami Beach. I brought a video crew with me and had a chance to do some deep dive interviews with customers, partners and Appian execs. I will highlight those further […]
Hackathon: DevOps Q&A with Appian VP Malcom Ross
Hackathons are a great way to demonstrate the value of a platform. I had the chance to speak with Malcolm Ross, vice president, Product at Appian to share a bit more about Appian’s virtual hackathon to correspond with its upcoming user conference. Full disclosure: I’ll be one of the judges attending Appian World to judge […]





