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LEAF HACKS '26

A Sixth Form & College hackathon. 12 hours. 100 hackers. Build something real.

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12 Hours
100 Hackers
4 July 2026
ADA Victoria, London
Y12/13 Sixth Form & College
4 July 2026· Victoria, London· Ada, National College for Digital Skills· 12 Hours· 100 Hackers· Free to Attend· Sixth Form & College· 4 July 2026· Victoria, London· Ada, National College for Digital Skills· 12 Hours· 100 Hackers· Free to Attend· Sixth Form & College·

What to
Expect.

About Leaf Hacks

Co-organised with HackUK, we bring together the most ambitious students to tackle real-world challenges through raw creativity and technical grit.

Collaborate & Build

Working in small teams of 1-4 people, you will scope a problem based on a theme, develop an innovative solution, and build a prototype.

Development Cycle

Gain hands-on experience across the entire product development cycle before presenting your work to a panel of judges.

Mentorship

Get direct access to industry professionals and technical mentors who will guide your team throughout the day.

Prizes

Compete for prizes across multiple categories. Every attendee walks away with swag, catering, and experience that sets you apart.

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By.

Our Sponsors

Empowering the next generation of innovators. Become a partner to reach top student talent.

In Kind
Yubico
Partners
Ada College
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Your brand, in front of 100+ ambitious sixth formers & college students at the UK's biggest student hackathon for 16–18 year olds.

Title, Partner, Gold, Silver, and In Kind tiers available.

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Event
Timeline

12 hours of building — from doors open to awards ceremony.

08:00 Doors Open & Registration
09:00 Opening Ceremony & Theme Reveal
10:00 Hacking Begins
13:00 Lunch Break
18:00 Hacking Ends — Submissions Close
19:00 Judging Period
20:00 Awards Ceremony & Closing

Location

Ada, National College for Digital Skills
Victoria, London
4 July 2026
Saturday — 08:00 to 20:00
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Join us at Ada, National College for Digital Skills in Victoria, London for 12 hours of hacking, mentorship, and innovation.

Support
/ FAQ

Nope! All skill levels, from beginners to experienced developers, are welcome. Diversity in teams leads to better products.

Yes, please ensure you are 16-18 and enrolled into a sixth form or college in the UK.

Nothing. Leaf Hacks is completely free for all attendees, including catering and swag.

Both are welcome. Teams can be 1–4 people. If you come alone, we'll have a team-formation session at the start of the day so you can find others to work with.

A laptop, any chargers or accessories you need, and a student ID or proof of enrolment. We'll provide everything else — food, internet, and workspace.