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Dev El Sabbatical—a one-of-a-kind event that mixes hackathons, networking, and electronic music into an epic experience.
Dev El Sabbatical: The Neo-Hippie Manifesto in Technology
Event Concept: Dev El Sabbatical
Tagline:
Break the Mold
1. Event Overview
What is Dev El Sabbatical?
Dev El Sabbatical is a ground-breaking event form that merges
- hackathons,
- immersive networking, and
- electronic music
- psychedelic tech
into a singular, multi-faceted experience.
By partnering with major festivals, we have the potential to scale hackathons to unprecedented levels, tackling key issues like substance abuse and developer well-being while fostering the largest open-source movement globally. This hybrid format taps into the tech and festival scenes, creating a community-driven revolution in software development.
2. Key Features
- Scalable Hackathons: Dev El Sabbatical is designed for festival partnerships, enabling us to scale to the size of the largest hackathons while incorporating festival audiences for maximum reach.
- Festival Impact: Our structured event reduces substance abuse and violence in festival settings by providing a creative, productive alternative to traditional festival activities.
- Open-Source Movement: As we grow, we aim to build the world’s largest open-source community, transforming how developers collaborate and innovate, while influencing the tech talent market globally.
- Developer Well-Being: Providing an environment where developers can focus on well-being, both mentally and professionally, to enhance creativity and sustainability in their work.
3. Market Opportunity
- Hackathon Growth: Hackathons are growing by 15% annually, with more organizations turning to collaborative coding events to solve real-world challenges.
- Open-Source Movement Growth: The open-source software market is projected to reach $50 billion by 2027, driven by a shift toward community-based development and open collaboration.
- Festival Market Growth: The global festival market is projected to grow at 7.3% annually, with major festivals drawing crowds of over 500,000 attendees.
- Positioning: Dev El Sabbatical sits at the intersection of these growing markets, enabling us to capitalize on the rising demand for collaborative tech events, open-source innovation, and festival-based experiences.
4. Business Model
- Sponsorships: Tech companies, development platforms, and festivals will sponsor hackathon tracks and networking opportunities.
- Ticket Sales: Dual ticketing for developers (hackathon) and festival-goers (music and networking), enhancing revenue streams.
- Partnerships: Co-branded events with major festivals, scaling both tech innovation and festival attendance.
- Vendor Collaborations: Partnerships with hardware, software, and well-being vendors to offer an enhanced on-site experience.
5. Financial Projections
First Pilot Event Budget: $100,000
- Target Audience: 500-1,000 participants (developers and festival attendees)
- Revenue Streams:
- Sponsorships: $60,000
- Ticket Sales: $30,000
- Vendor Partnerships: $10,000
- Total Expected Revenue: $100,000
- Break-Even: Pilot event is expected to break even, with growth potential for scaling the model.
Growth Projections (3-year):
- Year 1 (Pilot): 500-1,000 participants, $100,000 revenue.
- Year 2: 3,000 participants, $500,000 revenue.
- Year 3: 10,000+ participants across multiple events, $2M+ revenue.
6. Traction & Milestones
- Pilot Event: First event targeting 500-1,000 participants, set to prove scalability and engagement with both developers and festival-goers.
- Festival Partnerships: Ongoing discussions with major music festivals for pilot integration.
- Community Platform: Building the foundation of the open-source movement by integrating hackathon outputs into a global developer community.
7. Team
- Jenni Korento-Salmi – CEO & Event Visionary: 10+ years in event management and tech innovation.
- AC Arellano –General Producer: Extensive experience in event and hackathon production.
- Dima Babanov – Chief of Product and Partnerships: Proven track record in business and product development, partnerships and corporate customers acquisition.
8. Ask
We are seeking $100,000 to fund the first pilot event, allowing us to showcase the potential for festival partnerships, scale the hackathon, and initiate the largest open-source community globally. This initial investment will cover venue costs, marketing, team expansion, and partnership development.
Contact Us
Dima Babanov+358 417219283
Jenni Korento-Salmi+358 458914266
AC Arellano+358 442375108
