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Formerly Hack South West · University of Exeter

We changed the name, not the venue.

Hack South West is now ExeHacks. Same event, same people, run by EXCS.

February 2027Innovation Centre, Exeter£500+ prizes
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// Organised by EXCS — the University of Exeter Computer Science Society

When

February 2027. 24 hours in Exeter.

One weekend at the Innovation Centre. Follow the socials for the running order as it lands.

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What is this?

24 hours. A team of four. Whatever you can ship.

ExeHacks is the University of Exeter's student hackathon, run by EXCS. You get 24 hours, a team of up to four, and whatever you can ship in a weekend. Beginners are welcome — we run workshops and put mentors on the floor.

We run it once a year, in February. It ran as Hack South West before this one — here's what came before.

  • Jan 2026Hack South West24-hour hackathon
  • Nov 2025Capture The Flag12 hours, 30 boxes
  • Feb 2024Hack South West ↗24-hour hackathon
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A moment from a previous event
A moment from a previous event
We've rebranded

Hack South West is now ExeHacks.

Every edition has been held in Exeter, so the old name claimed more ground than the event covered. The new one says where it is, and puts us next to SotonHacks, HackNotts, DurHack and the rest of the UK student circuit. Same organisers, same venue, same event — if you came before, you already know this one.

Who runs it

Powered by EXCS.

ExeHacks is run by the Exeter Computer Science Society. Start to finish. Same society that ran Hack South West, still with the person who started it — that part doesn't change.

One weekend a year

The event.

24 hours to build something. Pick a track, or sponsor one.

February 2027 · The big oneFlagship hackathon

The 24-HourHackathon

February 2027 at the Innovation Centre, Phase 2. Food, workshops, teams of up to four. Build whatever you want — the tracks below are how you win, not a brief you have to follow.

When February 2027
Where Innovation Centre, Phase 2
Teams Up to 4 people
Perks Food, workshops, mentors
Tracks & prizes

Overall

Best project of the weekend. First, second and third from the £500+ pool.

1st · 2nd · 3rd

Best first hack

For teams new to hackathons. Judged on learning and a finish, not polish.

Beginner prize

Hackiest hack

The thing that barely holds together and still does the job.

Side prize

Sponsor a track

Name a prize, write one line, put your logo on it. We add the track when you sign, not before.

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Schedule
Saturday
08:00Registration Opens + Talk To Sponsors
08:30Board Games + Team Building
11:30Welcome Presentation
12:00Hacking Begins!
12:15Workshop
13:00Lunch
19:00Dinner
22:00Venue Closes, Moving To Forum
Sunday
08:00Venue Opens
08:30Breakfast
12:00Hacking Ends
12:30Judging Begins
14:00Prizes & Closing Ceremony
15:00Venue Closes
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🍕 Food and refreshments provided throughout the weekend.

Who runs this

Meet the team.

ExeHacks is run by four people. If you want to help build it, we're recruiting.

Kazybek Khairulla

Kazybek Khairulla

Director

Runs ExeHacks end to end — venue, schedule and the weekend itself.

Wiktor Wiejak

Wiktor Wiejak

Director, Logistics

Started the event as Hack South West. Runs the venue, the kit and the weekend's moving parts.

Devansh Mehrotra

Devansh Mehrotra

Head of Partnerships

Brings in sponsors and the societies we run things with.

Alya Ormon

Head of Growth

Gets ExeHacks in front of the people who should be building at it.

Partner with us

Put your name on a track.

We're raising the 2027 weekend now. A partner gets a named prize track on this page, a logo on the site and in the room, and a slot to talk to the teams.

  • Named track and prize — your brief, one line
  • Logo here, on slides, and at the venue
  • Optional workshop, booth, or judging seat

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Who has backed us

Past sponsors.

These organisations backed the event when it ran as Hack South West.

Who we have worked with

Past partners.

Good to know

Questions,
answered.

Have questions? Here you'll find all the answers to your questions. If there is something missing feel free to reach out to us with absolutely any queries via our email.

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Absolutely! ExeHacks is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and have fun. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced hacker, there's something for everyone at ExeHacks.
A hackathon is an event where people come together to work on a project for a set amount of time. It is a great opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people, and have fun!
It was. Same society, same venue, same event — new name, and the person who started it is still on the team. Every edition has been held in Exeter, so the old name claimed more ground than the event covered. You'll still find us under the old name on LinkedIn, Instagram and Devpost while the rebrand settles in.
The Exeter Computer Science Society (EXCS) — the same society that ran Hack South West, still with the person who started it, under a name that matches where the event is.
Everyone. Whether you study at Exeter, at another university, or you're working in industry, come along for a weekend of building and learning.
We are hosting the event in the innovation centre at the University of Exeter. The address is: University of Exeter, Innovation Centre, Rennes Drive, Exeter, EX4 4RN
We will be providing all hackers with food and drinks throughout the event. Dietary requirement will be catered for as well so no need to worry!
Not at all! ExeHacks is open to everyone, regardless of your coding experience. We will have workshops and mentors available to help you get started with your project.
We enforce team sizes of no more than 4 people. This is to ensure that everyone has a fair chance of winning the competition.
You should bring your laptop, charger, and any additional items to make your stay comfortable. We will provide you with seating, power, food, and a lovely atmosphere.
Yes, we have a code of conduct that all attendees must adhere to. This is to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience at ExeHacks.
Yes, check the link just to the left of this :)
Check the link just to the left of this :)
There's a short enquiry form under Partner with us on this page, and a dedicated sponsor page in the footer. Fill it in and it goes to the EXCS inbox. We reply from the same address.
University of Exeter · Innovation Centre

Ready to build?

Round up your team, grab your spot, and we'll see you at the start line.

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