Hacker House

1. Start Here: Get Approval

  • Fill out the Zo Event Proposal Form

  • In the form or follow-up, submit a detailed requirements doc covering:

    • No. of days for the Hacker House

    • Accommodation needs (beds, max residents)

    • Food & beverages requirements (meals per day, dietary notes)

    • Agenda breakdown for each day (sessions, mentors, workshops)

    • Special arrangements needed (AV setup, internet boost, signage)

    • Outside vendor support (swag, sponsor booths, logistics)

  • Wait for approval from Zo HQ and the ground team (BLRxZo/SFO/etc.)

2. Set Up Registrations

Hackers / Participants:

  • Create a Luma event with:

    • Clear theme/title

    • Date, venue, and daily schedule

    • Capacity details and FAQ

  • Add products@zo.xyz as a co-host

  • Refer to Zo’s Luma How-To Guide for setup

Demo Day or Open House Guests:

  • Optional: Create a separate Luma RSVP for guests attending the final day

  • Clarify if access is public, limited, or invite-only

3. Promote the Event

  • Use Zo House design templates or request creative help

  • Include Zo branding and logo in all visuals

  • Share Luma link across:

    • Twitter/X, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp groups

    • Dev circles, ecosystem pages, local college clubs

  • Tag Zo accounts and any sponsor/partner handles

  • Promote:

    • Hack themes

    • Mentors/speakers

    • Bounties, free housing, meals, merch

4. Event Day Flow

Day
Time
Activity

Day 1

Morning

Arrival, check-in, orientation

Afternoon

Kickoff session, welcome talks, house tour

Day 2–4

Full day

Hacking, mentoring, side sessions

Final Day

Afternoon

Demo Day (project pitches, judging)

Evening

Awards, photos, party/networking

Throughout:

  • Chill zones, snacks, content creation

  • Optional night jams or AM wellness sessions

Event Flow changes according to the no: of days and as per the teams (hosts) requirements.

5. Rules & Revenue

  • Only approved hackers may stay/work—must be on Luma list

  • Zo Founder Members: First-priority access

  • No walk-ins without prior approval

  • Respect house rules: noise, shared spaces, cleanliness

  • If ticketed:

    • 21% of revenue goes to Zo House treasury

    • 79% goes to host (via Luma or other payment links)

6. After the Event

  • Share Demo Day highlights on Luma or social

  • Post content: group photos, recap thread, reels

  • Submit report & feedback to Zo ops team

Key Links

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