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Stop learning AI. Start shipping it. · EAGLE LABS · 16–18 OCT 2026

A free weekend applied-AI hackathon for 120 student builders, with three partner-set tracks, Saturday workshops and talks, mentors on the floor, and a live demo fair on Sunday.

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Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Free to attend. Open to students. This is not an overnight event: if you are travelling from outside Southampton you will need to arrange your own accommodation. Read our Code of Conduct.

▮ Registration open on Luma · confirmations by email on 30 Sept & 5 Oct

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When: 16–18 Oct; Friday evening to Sunday, 2026
Where: Eagle Labs; Portland Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ
Who: 120 builders; University students, 18+
Cost: Free; 120 places, application only

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to attend. No fees of any kind

The pillars

Four strands. One weekend.

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The Tracks

One main hack across three partner-set tracks. Pick a real problem, build a working solution, demo it live to judges.

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Workshops

Guided, hands-on sessions on Saturday, from beginner-friendly to advanced. Subjects are still being set.

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Talks

Short, high-signal talks from industry and research. 20 minutes + 5 min Q&A, no slide padding.

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VC for a Day

Everyone in the room becomes an investor for the afternoon and backs the teams they believe in with virtual capital. The People's Choice prize follows the money.

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Registration is on Luma. Places are reviewed for a mix of universities, courses and experience levels — not first come, first served — and confirmations go out by email on 30 September and 5 October. Free entry, 120 places.

Request to join on Luma How boarding works

Current university students only — bring your student ID
18 or over on 16 October 2026
Teams of 2–5 form on the day — register solo
Travel isn't covered

How boarding works
01Request to join on LumaName, email, university and a few questions. About two minutes. Registration is subject to approval.
02Get confirmedBy email on 30 September or 5 October. Accept within 72 hours or the place goes to the waitlist.
03BoardDoors open Friday 17:00 at Eagle Labs. Bring your student ID.