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18th - 19th February 2023
Chichester building, University of Sussex, UK
Hybrid
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HackSussex is the annual hackathon that takes place at the University of Sussex, UK. Every year students from across the country come together to work on new projects over 24 hours and compete in their choice of a range of challenges for fabulous prizes, all while enjoying games, workshops, talks, free food, and more.
About HackSussex 2023
What happens at one of our 24 hour hackathons?

This is an opportunity for students of all abilities to collaborate, learn new skills, and build something cool using technology. It's a great way for people with similar interests to work together on exciting projects in a fast-paced, creative environment.

 24 Hours of project building 
 Win exciting prizes 
 Free swag 
 Free Food and Drinks 
 Workshops to learn skills 

This year HackSussex 2023 is going Hybrid!
In addition to the in-person experience, you will be able to take part online! Thanks to our partners at the Media Technology Lab, we will be running a professional live stream throughout the event to allow our digital attendees to ask questions, speak to sponsors, attend workshops and take part in the hack!

HackSussex 2023 is run in accordance with the MLH Code of Conduct and the Hackathons UK Code of Conduct.

Schedule

Day 1 - Saturday 18th February
TimeEvent
10:00Registration Opens
11:00Opening Ceremony
12:00Hacking Begins!
13:00Lunch
14:00Cloud-based Energy Trading with EDF
15:30Snyk Workshop with MLH
16:30Cup Stacking Contest with Hackathons UK
17:30MS Paint Bob Ross with MLH
18:30Dinner
22:00Minecraft Games
Day 2 - Sunday 19th February
00:00Midnight Snack
01:00Movie
09:00Breakfast
11:00Soft Deadline
12:00Hacking Finishes / Lunch
13:00Presentations
16:00Closing Ceremony
Hackathon FAQ
What is a hackathon?
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A hackathon is a 24 hour “invention marathon”. People meet, form teams, and hack on ideas together for 24 hours straight. All work submitted at the end must have been done during the hackathon. Additionally, sponsoring companies (and HackSussex itself) provide specific challenges teams can choose to work on to win particular prizes. These challenges are announced during the opening ceremony. You don’t need to be a professional, or experienced programmer to take part, as the event is open to all ability levels.
Who’s welcome at HackSussex
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Hacksussex is a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere that invites any student. This includes anyone who has graduated within the last 12 months. An interest in technology is all you need. You don’t need to be studying Computer Science or be a programmer!

Due to venue limitations, HackSussex 2023 is 18+.

How do I get there?
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Once in Brighton, you can get to campus by either train or bus.

By train: Falmer station is a short walk from the university and a few stops from Brighton on any line heading to Eastbourne, Hastings or Seaford.

By bus: Head to Old Steine and get the #25 bus towards Universities.

How will the virtual event work?
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There will be a Twitch stream and discord channels opened before the event to allow for a great online experience! Although we will be doing everything to make the digital experience the best it can be, please note that online hackers may not be eligible for some benefits of the hackathon, such as food and physical "swag" items.

How long is the hack?
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The hacking period itself is 24 hours, however, the event goes beyond that. Registration begins at 10 AM on Saturday, and the closing ceremony will complete at 5 PM on Sunday. Hacking hours are 12 PM to 12 PM Saturday to Sunday.

What do I need to bring?
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All our hacker spots have dual monitor setups. That's right, everyone gets dual monitors! However, do not forget to bring either a display port or HDMI cable to plug in the monitors if you are bringing your own pc. Along with that, we recommend a few basic overnight hacking essentials such as: A laptop and charger, toiletries, sleeping bag/blanket, or anything else you want to hack on (like a Raspberry Pi or something).

Where can I sleep?
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There will be a quiet dark room for hackers to get some rest in. We will have air mattresses however bring a sleeping bag and maybe a pillow. Sleeping won't always be comfortable, so you can always hack all night long.

How will I form a team?
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You can form teams both before and during the hack. If you don’t have a team yet, don't worry! Our Discord channel will be open soon. There you can interact with potential team members, or just get to know other hackers before the day of the event. We're aiming to provide a very welcoming and comfortable event for everyone and are more than happy to help you find people you can hack with too.

The maximum number of people allowed in a team is 5.

What about food?
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We will be serving 4 meals over the weekend free with your ticket. For any dietary requirements, make sure to indicate them during the registration process, or email us: contact@hacksussex.com.

Is the venue accessible?
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The venue is 100% accessible! If you have any specific questions, please get in touch by emailing us: contact@hacksussex.com.

How can I get in touch?
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You can ask us any questions you have on our socials down below! Alternatively, you can Email us: contact@hacksussex.com.

Sponsors

EDF
Electric Square
BCS

Partners

MLH
HackathonsUK
MTL
RedBull
Github
Overleaf
University Of Sussex