People hacking

The Hackathon

Join us on the last weekend in January for the UCL MedTech Society's annual Hackathon. This year we are excited to announce that the event will be held in collaboration with MIT Hacking Medicine.

Over the course of one exciting weekend, people from a range of disciplines will come together in teams to try and solve a real world medical problem.

Prizes to be announced soon!

Schedule Detail

The precise timings of the weekend are yet to be finalised and are subject to change. This is what we currently anticipate the weekend to look like.

  • 8.00 AM

    Registration

  • 8.30 AM

    Welcome Talk

    By Inshal Imtiaz, President

  • 8.40 AM

    Keynote Speeches

    TBA

  • 9.00 AM

    Hackathon Rules

    TBA

  • 9.30 AM

    Problem Pitching

  • 10.10 AM

    Networking and Discussion

  • 10.50 AM

    Solution Pitching

  • 11.30 AM

    Final Team Formation

  • 11.40 AM

    Team Registration

  • 12.00 PM

    Hacking

  • 1.00 PM

    Lunch/Coffee

  • 1.40 PM

    Mentorship

  • 6.00 PM

    Wrapping Up

  • 8.00 AM

    Registration

  • 8.30 AM

    Welcome Talk - Day Two

    By Inshal Imtiaz, President

  • 8.40 AM

    Hacking

  • 10.00 AM

    Practice Pitching

  • 12.30 PM

    Lunch/Coffee

  • 1.30 PM

    Mentorship

  • 3.00 PM

    Final Presentation

  • 3.00 PM

    Prize Presentations

  • 6.00 PM

    Wrapping Up

VENUE

UCL (Various Locations)

Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

The precise location will have been emailed to successful applicants.

FAQ

Hackathons don't need to be intimidating or confusing - here are some frequently asked questions. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us via the form below!

What is a hackathon?

A hackathon is weekend-long effort to build or invent something awesome as a team.

Who can attend this event?

Successful applicants will be invited, though there are no restrictions on who can apply. You can apply using this form.

Do I need any specific technical skills in order to attend?

Knowledge of coding is not essential. Ideal teams would be made up of participants with a variety of skills. Some additional examples of useful skillsets would be project management, graphics design or engineering knowledge.

Do I need to organise a team before arriving?

No, not at all. You are free to organise with friends beforehand, but there is time specifically dedicated to team formation. You should not begin working on the project before the event however, as this would be an unfair advantage. All work must be done on the weekend.

Are there prizes?

Yes. These will be revealed at the event, and range from monetary prizes, to support from some of the most skilled MedTech mentors in the industry.

How much does it cost to attend?

The hackathon is free to attend.

What should I bring?

Yourself, and a laptop.

Do I need to apply?

Yes - use this form to apply.

Application

If you'd like to attend the hackathon, you can apply using this brief application form.

Applications will close on January 15th.

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