ACCESSAITHON

Mon Feb 02 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:30 pm UTC+00:00

Informatics Forum, The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh

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Build the Next Breakthrough in AI-powered Accessibility
About this Event

Alongside leaders from Skyscanner, Google, and more, we challenge you to design and prototype AI solutions that tackle real problems faced by real people. This is not theory. This is impact.

Whether you are interested in accessibility, AI ethics, UX design, or simply want a creative challenge, this is your chance to build technology that empowers people and have your work evaluated by industry leaders.

💡 Over £1500 in prizes!



Opening Event (Hybrid)

📅 Monday 2 February, 11:00–13:00 📍 Informatics Forum G.07

Highlights

  • Talks from leading accessibility experts at Skyscanner and Google
  • Networking with students & industry
  • Meet real users your ideas could benefit
  • And free pizza from Skyscanner! 🍕

You can register your team by 5 Feb 2026, then develop a technology-based solution (a prototype). The submission deadline is 23 Feb 2026, 12:00 (Noon).

The hackathon concludes with the Closing & Awards Ceremony (hybrid) on Monday, 2 March 2026, where shortlisted teams will present their work and the most impactful accessibility solutions will: be showcased and celebrated.

Be part of meaningful innovation.
Join the AccessAIthon.


For more information, check out our website: https://accessaithon2026.netlify.app/



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Informatics Forum, The University of Edinburgh, 10 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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