HackHQ + Eventbrite
The Complete Hackathon Workflow
Eventbrite is great for registration and ticketing. HackHQ is built for project submissions, judging, and live results. Together, they cover every part of your hackathon.
Each Tool Does What It Does Best
Eventbrite
Registration and event ticketing
Event pages with ticket types and pricing
Multiple ticket tiers (participant, mentor, judge)
Attendee communication and email reminders
HackHQ
Submissions, judging, and results
Project submissions with custom fields
Structured judging with customizable criteria
Judge assignments, rooms, and scoring
Transparent live results and leaderboards
Why not just use one tool?
Eventbrite is excellent at registration and ticketing, but it was not designed for hackathon judging or project submissions. HackHQ is purpose-built for that. By using both, your participants get a polished registration experience and your judges get a structured scoring workflow.
How Eventbrite and HackHQ Work Together
Set up registration on Eventbrite
EventbriteCreate your hackathon event page on Eventbrite. Set up ticket types for participants, mentors, and judges. Configure custom questions and registration details.
Participants register using the Eventbrite event page
Eventbrite handles confirmation emails and reminders
Create your event on HackHQ
HackHQSet up your hackathon on HackHQ with submission requirements, judging criteria, and scoring rubrics. Configure your judging rooms and invite your judges.
Define project submission fields (demo links, repos, descriptions)
Set up judging criteria and point scales
Collect submissions on HackHQ
HackHQShare the HackHQ submission link with your participants. Teams submit their projects directly, with all the details judges need to evaluate their work.
Share the submission link in your Eventbrite event updates, in Slack, or announce it during the hackathon. Participants do not need a HackHQ account to submit.
Judge and announce results on HackHQ
HackHQJudges score submissions through a structured interface. When judging is complete, share the live results page with transparent scores and rankings.
Live results update in real time as judges submit their scores. Share the results link on screen during your closing ceremony for a transparent reveal.
What Eventbrite Users Love About HackHQ
Structured Submissions
Collect project demos, repos, descriptions, and team info in one place. No more chasing teams for missing details.
Fair Judging
Customizable criteria, weighted scoring, and judge assignments. Every project gets evaluated on the same rubric.
No Participant Accounts
Participants submit projects with a simple link. No sign-up required. Judges get their own link too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep Using Eventbrite. Add HackHQ.
Eventbrite handles registration. HackHQ handles the rest. Set up your hackathon in 30 minutes and focus on mentorship and community.
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