Warwick’s flagship on-campus hackathon is back for 2026!
Following the continued success of WHACK over the past two years, we’re working hard to make it even better, and our doors are open to ALL university students nationwide!
Look forward to free food all weekend, sponsor events, unforgettable activities, and of course, the chance to showcase your own project all in 24 hours!
Now, all that’s left for you to do is bring a laptop, friends, and some creativity.
Assemble in teams of (up to) 4, and submit a project to one of many categories for the chance for your team to win a prize from our pool of goodies worth over £6,000!
Each gold sponsor will provide a problem statement, mixed in with some of our own.
We can’t wait to see you, your friends, and Warwick’s most ingenious 24-hour creations at WHACK. See you there!
We’re proud to be supported by top industry names, and every year we’re joined by companies powering the next wave of tech talent!
WHACK is the perfect opportunity for tech companies and startups to support talented students, and gain access to our pool of brilliant minds in STEM. There are also opportunities throughout the event to host talks and networking events.
For students, this is your opportunity to show off your technical skills, build connections with employers and use their industry-leading technologies!
Provisional, subject to change once events are confirmed with our sponsors.
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