UK Parliament Hackathon with EasyA

Build and pitch an AI, blockchain or government-tech idea inside the UK Parliament at this free, beginner-friendly EasyA hackathon in London. On Friday 4 September 2026, from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, the House of Commons will host what organisers describe as the first-ever hackathon in the UK Parliament. This five-hour, in-person event in London combines practical building, expert-led learning, live discussion and a project competition,all within one of the country’s most distinctive venues. ## What to expect Participants will explore how technology can address real opportunities across AI, blockchain and government. The programme brings together several formats: - Live panels led by prominent UK leaders, with opportunities to ask questions - Hands-on workshops designed to help newcomers get started with technology - A build competition where participants can develop and present an idea - Pitches to MPs and members of the House of Lords - Prize money and equity-free funding for the strongest projects - Follow-on grants, with hundreds of thousands in potential funding available to winning projects - Recruitment and investment connections, with recruiters and venture capital investors expected to attend The event also offers the chance to meet members of Parliament, Lords, fast-growing UK startups and fellow builders. Whether your priority is testing an idea, learning new skills, finding collaborators, meeting decision-makers or exploring a job or internship, the format is designed to create plenty of opportunities to build and mingle. ## Who should attend? This hackathon is open to all experience levels, from university students and first-time builders to seasoned developers. Programming ability is not required: non-coders can contribute through ideation, marketing and presenting, and the organisers have created a dedicated prize for non-coding participants. Workshops will support people who have never worked with technology before, while experienced developers can focus on building and pitching competitive projects.… Register for this event