This article shares BBC's experience and lessons learned from organizing their annual end-of-year hack week, which has grown into a massive company-wide event.
•BBC's latest hack week brought together 68 teams with nearly 500 participants, held remotely via Zoom during the Omicron period.
•Teams should be allowed to self-organize rather than being over-managed, as strong ideas naturally rise to the top.
•Organizers should identify clear goals upfront — whether ideation, development growth, or cross-team collaboration.
•All disciplines, not just programmers, should be invited to participate to elevate ideas through multi-disciplinary approaches.
•With 60+ teams, 2-minute showcase videos are recommended over live demos; removing pressure to succeed is essential for creativity.
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