Hackathon 2026, 32 hours with real tech challenges posed by companies

The School of Engineering is organising a new edition of UAB THE HACK! on 7 and 8 November. Over the course of 32 hours, participants will work in teams to address challenges posed by technical representatives from real-world companies, with the support of specialised mentors.

This in-person hackathon will bring together students from various fields, who will work in teams of three or four. The challenges in this edition will focus on areas such as data, cybersecurity, and Large Language Models (LLMs), tasking participants with creating innovative solutions based on real-world professional needs. The event aims to foster creativity, collaboration, and the development of technical skills, while also facilitating connections between university talent and the professional world.

The hackathon is open to students from any university, degree programme, vocational training course, or secondary school, as well as to individuals who have graduated within the last two years. You do not need to be affiliated with the UAB or have an engineering background to participate. Participation is free of charge, and students from the UAB School of Engineering who meet the established requirements can earn 2 ECTS credits.

More information: UAB THE HACK!