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2026 X-Culture Research Hackathon / Conference, Manchester

2026 RESEARCH XACKATHON CONFERENCE

Program Chairs: Dr. Wendy Farrell

 

Dates & Locations

  • Pre-Xackathon Virtual Sessions
    • Introduction & Brainstorming – Friday, May 29, 2026
    • Team Formation – Friday, June 12, 2026
  • In-Person Workshop, Manchester, England: June 26-28, 2026
  • Post-Xackathon & AIB Conference Attendance: 29 June – 3 July 2026

 

What is the Research Xackathon?

The X-Culture Research Hackathon

The Xackathon is not just a research conference—it’s an immersive, hands-on experience where researchers collaborate intensively to develop high-quality research papers.

By the end of the Xackathon, you will have:

  • A well-defined research topic
  • Collaborating co-authors
  • A clear timeline for submitting a paper to a conference (e.g., AIB or AOM 2027) or journal

The event provides unparalleled support, including access to secondary data, assistance with data collection, and developmental feedback.

 

Why Attend?

  • Collaborate intensively with fellow researchers in Manchester
  • Gain access to X-Culture’s extensive data sets
  • Leave with a clear plan for a publishable research paper

 

Who Should Attend?

The Xackathon is ideal for researchers focusing on:

  • Global Virtual Teams (GVTs)
  • Cross-cultural collaboration
  • Organizational behavior & teamwork

 

 

About X-Culture & The Xackathon

X-Culture has one of the largest databases on international teamwork and virtual collaboration—tracking over 3,000 variables across multiple levels and methods.

 

Why This Model?

Traditionally, researchers collect their own data, but most datasets remain underutilized. The Xackathon fosters collaborative data sharing, ensuring research potential is fully realized.

Whether you want to analyze existing data or collect new data, this event provides an ideal environment for cutting-edge, publishable research.

 

Program Overview

  • Pre-Xackathon Virtual Sessions
    • Introduction & Brainstorming – Friday, May 29, 2026
    • Team Formation – Friday, June 12, 2026
  • In-Person Xackathon

Intensive research collaboration, brainstorming, and data work

  • Day 1 – June 26
    • Arrival & Welcome Reception
    • Group Oral Presentations (5-min summaries of research ideas)
  • Day 2 – June 27
    • Session 1: Present initial findings & discuss challenges
    • Session 2: Work on idea, literature, data analysis & methods
    • Evening: Walking Tour, Socializing
  • Day 3 – June 28
    • Session 1: Solidify idea, identify to-dos, plan collaborative effort
    • Session 2: Group presentations
    • Evening: Closing event
  • Post-Xackathon at AOM (29 June – 3 July 2026)
    • Casual meet-ups for meals and social events
    • Continue working on papers

 

 

Lodging

EasyHotel Manchester, 33 Dale St, Manchester M1 2HF, UK

For the 2026 Xackathon and AIB, we’ve arranged affordable lodging at EasyHotel, approximately 1.5 miles away from the workshop/AIB venue.

 

Why Stay Here?

  • Cost-Effective (£80/night vs. AIB hotels £150 or more/night)
  • Convenient – Close to AIB
  • Community Atmosphere – Continue research discussions informally

You will book accommodations directly using a special discount code provided upon acceptance.

 

 

Registration Fee

  • The Xackathon Registration fee is $565 (does not include hotel). 
    Includes: Administration, facilities, breakfast and lunch during the Xackathon, welcome dinner, final evening dinner and social event, and a commemorative polo shirt.
  • Xackathon Registration + Hotel 
    • Short stay – 3 nights (26th – 29th June): $950
    • Long Stay – 7 nights (26th June – 3 July): $1400

Note:
We got a special rate at easyHotel of  ≈$110/night.
AIB conference hotels cost £150 ($220) or more /night.

This way, staying at easyHotel for both the Xackathon and the AIB conference can significantly reduce costs and offset the Xackathon registration fee.

That is, it may be cheaper to attend the Xackathon and use the special easyHotel rate for the AIB conference nights, than to attend only AIB conference and pay for the conference hotel a much higher daily rate.

 

 

Funding Opportunities

The Xackathon qualifies as an academic conference, making it eligible for university travel/research grants.

To apply for funding, use your research abstract submission as proof of participation.

 

How to Apply

  • Application Deadline: 30 March 2026
  • Acceptance Notifications: 15 April 2026
  • Registration & Payment Deadline: 1 May 2026

 

Application Requirements:

  • Personal & Affiliation Details
  • Abstract (max 500 words) on a relevant research topic
  • Strengths & Skills (e.g., Literature Review, Data Analysis, Academic Writing)

 

 

 

 icon-question-circle QUESTIONS:

Wendy Farrell | wendy_colleen.farrell@hm.edu

Mobile / WhatsApp: +43 660 741 9402

 

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your research with X-Culture’s expert network and data resources. 

 

 

 

Past X-Culture Research Xackathons