KentHackIt is the University of Kent’s annual hackathon, set up by the Kent Computing Society and part of the Major League Hacking (MLH) season. Over one weekend, teams build working prototypes with workshops and mentors, then present them to judges.
The first edition ran on 9–10 May 2026 (MLH listing). The second is confirmed for 2027 at the Kennedy Building, School of Computing; dates are to be announced.
Benefits & funding
- Free to attend; meals, snacks and drinks provided, with dietary needs catered for.
- Prizes for winning projects; details not yet published.
- Sleeping and quiet rooms for anyone staying overnight.
- No hardware supplied: bring your own laptop and devices.
Eligibility
- Students and recent graduates of any university, aged 18 or over.
- No prior experience needed.
- Come solo or as a team; teams have 1–4 members and form after the opening ceremony.
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“KentHackIt is open to students and recent graduates aged 18 and over from any university, regardless of their background or level of experience.” Eligibility
Education required
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Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Fill in the 2027 interest form linked from kenthackit.co.uk.
- 2Claim a ticket once tickets are released: places go by availability, and a waitlist may open if demand exceeds capacity.
- 3Attend in person in Canterbury.
Program timeline
first edition (MLH listing)
9–10 May 2026
2027
second edition, dates TBA (interest form: most likely 8–9 May)
Ticket release
not yet announced