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#GovHack Tasmania this year? I've been participating in physical events since 2013. Which I've mostly enjoyed, hacking away.
It's definitely changed over the years, especially in the last few years. Less technically-oriented entries and fewer people I've met or built connections with, personally. Valid entries but less impressive to me with my technical background.
Back in the early days I had lots of fun building different things and hanging out with friends over the weekend.
The next generation of emerging hackers and makers, like me from 2013, I hope might bring some energy back into it. If that's what they want to do?
Edit: I should mention Iโm very grateful for the volunteers who have run it over the years, theyโve done a good job.