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Formerly Hack South West · University of Exeter

ExeHacks

We changed the name, not the venue.

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

February 2027 · date to be confirmedUniversity of Exeter, Innovation CentreOver £500 in prizes
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// Organised by EXCS — the University of Exeter Computer Science Society

When

February 2027. Date to be confirmed.

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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, who it sits with

Powered by EXCS. Part of South West Collective.

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.

It also sits in South West Collective, a builder and founder community covering Exeter, Bristol, Bath and Plymouth. The Collective features hackathons run by societies across the region and runs its own events in several cities. ExeHacks is the Exeter one. The regional reach didn't go away — it moved somewhere that can carry it properly.

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One weekend a year

The event.

Here's what the weekend looks like, hour by hour, and what you can win.

February 2027 · The big oneFlagship hackathon

The 24-HourHackathon

A 24-hour hackathon in February 2027, hosted at the Innovation Centre, Phase 2. We're confirming the exact weekend now — the running order below is the shape of it.

This year you will develop your own creative AI Agent solution in blockchain banking. We look out for solutions that incorporate a high level of technical and design choice to the problem at hand. Although, you will likely only work on this problem for a limited amount of time, we encourage you to continue to develop and deploy your solutions to either the web or other sources to both add to your portfolio and to further your own learning.

We will also try our very best to help you get started in this problem space. That is why we have lined up a series of workshops leading up to and during the event to help you build your skills and knowledge. We have also partnered with cloud service providers to offer you an abundance of free AI credits in hopes of assisting your development journey.

We are still working hard on organising this, please check out our socials for more information as it comes! Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram for the latest updates.

When February 2027 · date to be confirmed
Where Innovation Centre, Phase 2
Teams Up to 4 people
Perks Free AI credits, food, workshops
Schedule
Saturday
08:00Registration Opens + Talk To Sponsors
08:30Board Games + Team Building
11:30Welcome Presentation
12:00Hacking Begins!
12:15Intro to Blockchain Workshop
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
Prizes
1st place
  • £££ Cash
2nd place
  • ££ Cash
3rd place
  • £ Cash
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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

Director

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

Wiktor Wiejak

Director, Logistics

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

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.

Who has backed us

Past sponsors.

These organisations backed the event when it ran as Hack South West. Sponsorship for ExeHacks is open — if you want your logo here, talk to us.

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.
A builder and founder community for the South West, covering Exeter, Bristol, Bath and Plymouth. It features hackathons run by societies across the region and runs its own events in several cities. ExeHacks is the Exeter one — EXCS still runs it. You can find the Collective at swcollective.co
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 :)
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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