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Why AC Hack?
Diversity
Celebrate the diverse talent already in the tech field. Encourage more diverse talent to enter the tech industry. Prove that diversity is integral to the success of the industry.
Networking
Meet a tonne of new people from all backgrounds. Get new ideas and skills from your teammates.
Skills
A programming veteran? Use this opportunity to show off and share your skills. Need to brush up on your skills or just starting out? No worries at all! We accept everyone of all coding abilities. This event is largely a chill one so no pressure to create the next Google in 24 hours!
Sponsors
Interact with our hackathon sponsors over the weekend. Get career advice, industry experience and tech tips. It's not who you know. It's who knows you.
Prizes
Nothing like a little friendly competition? Cash prizes are up for grabs for the best performing teams.
Sponsors
More Information to follow soon...
2023 Promo Video
2023 Schedule
FAQs
Who are ACS and ABC?
ACS is Imperial's African Caribbean Society host a range of events from ChopChop to career workshops to celebrate and showcase African and Caribbean talent. Advancing Black Careers is a new society starting this year who aim to bring more opportunities to black talent at Imperial.
What is ACHACK?
ACHACK is a tradition that started back in 2021/22 as a joint collaboration between the Department of Computing and ACS to uplift African- and Caribbean-Heritage talent within the technology field. A 24-hour hackathon where individuals are encourage to brainstorm and hack new ideas that address problems we face within the modern day. This year - in collaboration with Advancing Black Careers and with the help of the Deparment of Computing - we want to make sure it comes back in full swing and at a larger scale! More energy. More innovating. A weekend to remember...
When is the hackathon happening?
The hackathon starts the morning of Saturday 28th November. We plan to get all hackers registered and seated for the Opening Ceremony promotely so hacking can kick off at noon. The hacking will then continue over to Sunday morning where we plan to stop around 11am for judging and the closing ceremony!
Where will the hackathon take place?
Within Imperial South Kensington Campus - mainly Huxley building.
How many people will be attending?
We expect around 250 people to join us this hackathon weekend from across the UK!
Why sign up to the hackathon?
Because why not? You get the chance to: 1) compete and work alongside 249 incredible students and talent across the UK 2) win prizes from our amazing sponsors AND 3) post about this event on LinkedIn ;)
How do we register?
More information to follow soon!
How large are the teams?
More information to follow soon!
Will there be merch?
Yes there will be merch. Every good hackathon needs merch.
Will there be food?
Yes there will be food. Every good hackathon needs food.
The weekend is going to be long. Is there any place for us to sleep?
Due to safeguarding reasons we unfortunately cannot allow anyone to sleep on site during the weekend. Our organisers and volunteers will have to gently wake you up if you are found sleeping.
Are transport costs covered?
More information to follow soon!
I am looking for teammates but not sure where to start
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Who is sponsoring the event?
More information to follow soon!