TaskMooster I

This segment is a comedy game show modeled on the British series Taskmaster, staged as an entertainment break at the conference. Four contestants compete for points while a host and a judge score their performances. The format borrows the original show's structure but swaps its comedians for hackers who take on playful assignments aimed at the audience's amusement rather than at technical content.

The first task asks each contestant to bring the best possible item to the con. The answers range from snacks and a joke token to a framed photo of event staff, and the judge scores each one with blunt, playful commentary. The second task has contestants recreate a favorite movie scene forward and then backward within tight time limits. The results mix finished attempts with confused or botched ones, and some contestants improvise heavily or bend the rules to earn points.

The segment closes with a running tally, with one contestant in the lead and the host promising more tasks and a live task during closing. There is no technical material here, so the practical takeaway is the event's social side: bringing friends, meeting people in the lobby, and taking part in the fun. Attendees looking for technical sessions should check the main schedule instead.