Getting the most out of hackathons:

• Hackathons can be great recruiting events. Submit your resume. Get the contact info of the recruiter.
• Get exclusive previews to alpha beta releases, become a beta tester
• Get hands-on free training through workshops 
• Hackathon participation is highly encouraged!
• Watch out for exposing IP, code, and accidentally giving up licensure. See image below. Here's an example excerpt of license of the submitted project .