Scotland’s largest hackathon returns in...
- Location
- The Nucleus Building, Edinburgh
- Date
- –
- Start
- End
- Participants
- 300
- Team size
- Up to 4
About
First conceived in 2014, HackTheBurgh is an annual student-led hackathon run by CompSoc, the University of Edinburgh’s technology society.
HackTheBurgh brings together the best upcoming talent across the country for 24 hours to collaborate on challenges, learn new skills and network with some of the best employers in the technology industry.
Sponsors
HackTheBurgh is possible thanks to our brilliant sponsors and partners:
Platinum
Gold
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Partner
Schedule
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Day 1 Saturday 7th November
Registration & breakfast -
Opening ceremony
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Hacking begins
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Team submission deadline
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Lunch
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Sponsor workshops
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Dinner
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Day 2 Sunday 8th November
Pizza -
Dessert
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Breakfast
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Project submission deadline
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Lunch
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Demo & judging
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Closing ceremony
FAQs
Who can attend HackTheBurgh?
To be eligible to participate, you only have to be a current student from any university, or have graduated within a year! We encourage anyone from any degree discipline, technical or not, to enjoy HackTheBurgh and show off your skills throughout the weekend. Unfortunately, due to logistical and legal constraints, we are unable to host under 18s.
Do I need to pay to attend HackTheBurgh?
No. HackTheBurgh is free to attend.
Where is HackTheBurgh?
HackTheBurgh takes place in The Nucleus Building at the University of Edinburgh.
Does HackTheBurgh offer travel reimbursements?
We have generous travel reimbursements for everyone travelling to Edinburgh. More information to come.