HACKATHON

About the hackathon

This hackathon is an exclusive event for University of West London students, open to all levels and disciplines, from complete beginners to advanced developers.

Over two exciting days, students will collaborate in teams to design and build innovative solutions to real-world challenges. You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, gain hands-on experience, and connect with industry professionals and sponsors who will share insights from the tech world.

No previous hackathon experience is required!!! Curiosity, creativity, and teamwork are all you need.

Schedule

Thursday, 5 March

10:00 – 10:30
Arrival, registration, and refreshments.

10:30 – 11:00
Welcome and opening presentations.

11:00 – 11:30
Presentation of the Hackathon challenges and introduction to sponsors.

11:30
Official start of the Hackathon.

11:30 – 12:00
Team formation and initial project discussions.

12:00 – 12:45
Industry panel session featuring Vestor Grow, a tech recruiter, and a CTO

12:50 – 13:45
Lunch break.

14:00 – 14:30
Encode Club session: Introduction to Blockchain.

14:45 – 15:30
Security Awareness talk.

15:30 onwards
Project development continues.

Friday, 6 March

10:00 – 10:30
Morning check-in and refreshments.

10:30 – 13:00
Continued project development and preparation of final presentations.

13:00
Submission deadline.

13:00 – 13:50
Lunch break.

14:00 – 14:40
App Demo

15:00 – 15:30
Presentation of the top three projects.

15:30 – 16:00
Prize ceremony

16:30
End of the Event

Challenges

Students will work on challenges designed in collaboration with our industry partners. The challenges will focus on real-world problems and encourage innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration.

All challenge details will be revealed at the start of the hackathon.

FAQs

What should I bring?

All University of West London students, from any course and any level of study, are welcome to participate.

Do I need technical experience?

No. The hackathon is designed to be beginner-friendly while still challenging for more experienced students. Mentors and industry professionals will be available to support you throughout the event.

Are there prizes?

Yes! Prizes will be awarded to the top teams, with rewards sponsored by our partners. Full prize details will be announced closer to the event.

What should I bring?

• Laptop and charger

• Student ID

• Any hardware or tools you’d like to use

• Notebook (optional)

Is the hackathon free?

Yes, the hackathon is completely free for UWL students, but registration is required.