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Event Type
online
54
Participants
4
Est. Projects
HackTheBurgh XII - Scotland's Biggest Hackathon
November 1-2, 2025 | University of Edinburgh
Join us for the 12th edition of Scotland's premier student hackathon! HackTheBurgh brings together over 200 of the UK's most talented student developers, designers, and innovators for 24 hours of creation, collaboration, and competition.
What to Expect
- 24-hour hacking period
- Compete for top prizes in industry-sponsored challenges
- Networking opportunities with engineers from leading tech employers
- Workshops and tech talks from sponsors
- Free meals, snacks, and refreshments throughout the event
- Amazing swag for all participants
Why Participate?
- Work on exciting challenges from companies like Google, Microsoft, BlackRock, and more
- Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
- Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts from across the UK
- Build your portfolio with innovative projects
- Receive mentorship from experienced engineers
- Potentially kickstart your career with participating companies
Whether you're a seasoned hackathon veteran or just starting your tech journey, HackTheBurgh XII offers an incredible opportunity to learn, build, and connect with the UK's vibrant tech community.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of innovation, creativity, and coding!
Organized by CompSoc - The University of Edinburgh's Computing Society.
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.