AI events in Oxford.

⌖ Oxford

Hosted by OxHack Committee

OxHack 26 brings UK university students to Oxford for a free, student-led hackathon running from 24–25 October 2026. Over 24 hours, participants will turn ideas into working projects, meet fellow builders and experience the creative energy of collaborative problem-solving. Build, collaborate and experiment Organised by the OxHack Committee, the event welcomes participants from every degree programme, not only computer science, as well as both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It is open to enrolled university students across the UK aged 18 or over, plus graduates who completed their studies within the past year. You can arrive with an idea and an established team, work independently, or meet potential collaborators during the team-building opportunities at the beginning of the event. Teams can include up to four people, making OxHack accessible whether you already have a group or are attending your first hackathon alone. The format centres on hands-on project building rather than passive talks: participants will collaborate intensively, develop their ideas and create something during the hackathon. The full programme has yet to be announced, but activities will be provided throughout the event. The OxHack website also displays a Major League Hacking 2026 Hackathon Season badge. Who should attend? OxHack 26 is designed for students who want to: - Put technical, creative or problem-solving skills into practice - Build a project within a focused hackathon environment - Meet students from other subjects and universities - Find teammates, exchange ideas and collaborate in a small group - Explore hackathons without paying an entry fee No pre-formed team is required, and the organisers explicitly welcome students from any academic discipline. Students based at universities outside the UK should contact committee@oxhack.net, as visa requirements may apply. Practical details Registration opens at 9:00am on Saturday 24 October, and the event is expected to finish by 4:30pm on Sunday 25 October 2026. Attendance is completely free, with the venue, activities, food and refreshments provided by the organisers. View the event and registration details

⌖ Oxford · Ship Street Centre Lecture Theatre

Explore practical AI applications and future-shaping projects at Mindstone’s free monthly meetup in Oxford on 28 October 2026. Taking place at the Ship Street Centre Lecture Theatre from 18:00 on Wednesday 28 October, the Mindstone Oxford AI Meetup offers an opportunity to see how artificial intelligence is moving beyond theory and being applied to real projects. The gathering focuses on advances in AI, the technology’s cutting-edge practical uses and the work redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential. What to expect This October edition continues Mindstone’s monthly Oxford meetup series. Rather than concentrating on a single named platform or narrowly defined discipline, the event takes a broad look at the evolving world of artificial intelligence and the projects helping to shape its future. Attendees can expect the programme to centre on: - Practical AI applications and how the technology is being put to use - Emerging advances across the artificial intelligence landscape - Projects that demonstrate new possibilities for technology and people - Insights from people working in and thinking deeply about the field The organiser describes the meetup as a chance to get “up close and personal” with boundary-pushing AI projects and learn from bright minds in the field. No individual speakers or detailed session timings have been announced on the published event page, so attendees should check the booking page for any programme updates. Who should attend? The meetup is relevant to people interested in understanding where AI is heading and what practical applications look like today. It may be particularly useful for builders, technologists, founders, researchers, students and curious professionals who want exposure to real AI work and fresh perspectives. The available listing does not specify a required experience level, making this best approached as a general AI community gathering rather than a formally described technical workshop. View the event and registration details