28th – 29th November, Cambridge Guildhall
CamHack 2026
What can you make in 2 days?
Free for University of Cambridge students.
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About
CamHack is a 2 day hackathon for the innovative minds at the University of Cambridge. Over an action-packed weekend, students come together to design and build technology projects from the ground up. We welcome participants ranging from curious beginners to seasoned coders. Expect plenty of free stash, food, and mini-events throughout this hackathon.
Want to see what people come up with? Have a look at the projects from CamHack 2025.
Schedule
Saturday 28th November
- 10:00 Event starts
- 10:30 Opening ceremony
- 11:00–16:00 Coffee cart
- 13:00 Lunch (Tiffin Truck)
- 17:30 Dinner
- 18:30 Event closes
Sunday 29th November
- 10:00 Event opens
- 10:00–13:00 Coffee cart
- 12:30 Lunch (Kan Zaman)
- 14:30 Submissions due
- 15:00–17:00 Judging
- 17:00 Closing ceremony
- 18:00 Event ends
Info
Entry
- The maximum team size is 4, because teams share tables. Solo participation is allowed, but hacking is better with other people!
- Participants must be students at the University of Cambridge.
House rules
- You must not bring or consume alcohol at the hackathon.
- All participants must follow our Code of Conduct.
Submission
- All project code must be started at the event, but you can keep working after the venue closes. Using existing open source code is allowed, but the project should be substantially new.
- Use whatever tools you like, including AI, for as much of the project as you like. We're not judging how hard you worked: we're judging how clever, surprising and delightful your project is. The bar has moved, so an idea anyone could get from a single prompt won't go far. Tell us in your submission how you used AI, and be ready to tell us the story of how your idea came about. All project code must be started at the event.
- After hacking finishes, judges will go around to look at each demo. You are free to look at other projects, as long as one team member is available to present a demo of their project.
- If you discover a breaking bug during your demo with a trivial fix, that's okay to rectify. 🐛
- Submissions are made on this site, from your team page. Your team name is your project name. Once submissions close, your project name, description and links are shown publicly on the projects page.
FAQ
What is a hackathon?
A hackathon is an event where people collaborate to create new projects! It usually runs over a weekend and is a great way to learn new skills, meet new people, and have fun!
Can I participate remotely?
While online participation is not allowed, it's okay to leave the venue for some time to hack elsewhere. We hope to see you at the Guildhall!
How much does it cost?
Entry is free and includes food, drinks, and of course, stash!
Where is it?
CamHack 2026 will be in the Cambridge Guildhall, on Market Square.
I don't have a team!
If you don't have a team yet, don't hesitate to look around in our Discord server. It's also common to form teams at the event itself!
How do I sign up?
Press Sign up and sign in with your Cambridge account.
I've never hacked before!
That's completely fine! Teams often have hackers with a mix of experience, including beginners.
Will there be food?
Yes! We will provide meals, as well as lots of snacks throughout the event! Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements in the sign up form.
You didn't answer my questions!
You can ask us anything in our Discord server! You can also email us at camhack@cucats.org, or speak to us in person at the event, where we will be happy to answer.
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