House London #2 | Data Hackathon

At a glance

An in-person data hackathon in London, organised by Jam Coombes and hosted at Newspeak House. It is a practical format for people who prefer making and testing over a presentation-led event, but the published snapshot does not confirm the challenge, team structure, tools or entry requirements.

HIKOMORE’s take

Potentially a good use of a day for founders and product-minded operators with a specific data problem, experiment or skill they want to sharpen. Its value will depend heavily on the brief and how participation is organised, so confirm the working format before committing.

Best for

• Founders exploring a data-led product or operational idea
• Startup product, technical and data team members who enjoy hands-on problem-solving
• Operators looking to test how they work with others in a hackathon setting

Why consider it

• The event is explicitly positioned as a data hackathon rather than a conventional talk-based session.
• It takes place in person in London, which may suit teams seeking a focused day away from routine work.
• The full-day format leaves room for substantive practical work, subject to the organiser’s format and brief.

Things to check

• What problem or dataset participants will work on, and whether you can bring your own idea or data.
• Whether attendance requires a team, particular technical skills, software or equipment.
• How teams, judging and any outputs are structured.
• Ticket cost and availability, as neither is confirmed in the snapshot.
• Any accessibility arrangements or venue requirements, which are not listed.

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