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SotonShip26

Stop learning AI. Start shipping it. · EAGLE LABS · 16–18 OCT 2026

A free 48-hour overnight applied-AI hackathon for 120 student builders, with three partner-set tracks, Saturday workshops and talks, mentors on the floor, and a live demo fair on Sunday. The venue stays open through both nights, so you can hack and sleep on site.

We're no longer accepting applications for Soton Ship 2026.

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Already confirmed? Log in to access the live event portal. This is a 48-hour overnight event: the venue stays open from Friday 17:00 to Sunday evening and you can sleep on site, so there is no need to book accommodation. Read our Code of Conduct.

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When: 16–18 Oct; 48 hours, overnight · Fri 17:00 to Sun
Where: Eagle Labs; Portland Terrace, Southampton SO14 7SJ
Who: 120 builders; University students, 18+
Cost: Free; Confirmed participants only

places, by application only

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hours, overnight. Sleep aboard

£0

to attend. No fees of any kind

The pillars

Four strands. One weekend.

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The Tracks

One main hack across three partner-set tracks. Pick a real problem, build a working solution, demo it live to judges.

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Workshops

Guided, hands-on sessions on Saturday, from beginner-friendly to advanced. Subjects are still being set.

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Talks

Short, high-signal talks from industry and research. 20 minutes + 5 min Q&A, no slide padding.

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VC for a Day

Everyone in the room becomes an investor for the afternoon and backs the teams they believe in with virtual capital. The People's Choice prize follows the money.

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Gate EL-01 · Boarding 16–18 OCT 2026

Applications closed

We're no longer accepting applications for Soton Ship 2026. Confirmed participants can log in to access the live event portal.

How boarding works

Current university students only — bring your student ID
18 or over on 16 October 2026
Teams of 2–5 form on the day
Travel isn't covered

How boarding works
01Check your confirmationApplications are closed. You must have a confirmed place to attend.
02Log inConfirmed participants can access the live event portal using the Log in button.
03BoardDoors open Friday 17:00 at Eagle Labs. Bring your student ID.