Build the Future of Voice AI

Are you curious about voice AI innovation?

​Do you want to learn with the latest open-source models for speech?

Join us for a learning-led hackathon designed to uncover emerging technical talent and strengthen the Brighton & Sussex tech ecosystem.

​You’ll get hands-on experience with open-source voice models, collaborate with peers, and build real-world applications — from podcast summarisers to voice agents for accessibility.

Who should join:

​You want to:

  • ​practice building your own technologies

  • ​get hands on exposure to speech and voice technologies

  • ​learn in a supportive environment

  • ​meet other entrepreneurial technical peers

​You may be:

  • ​a current student

  • ​a recent graduate

  • ​an early-career engineer

​There is no strict requirement for your specific academic or professional status.

At a minimum, you need to have:

  • ​built software without AI

  • ​used AI models to do inference

  • ​the ability to code in Python

Prizes:

​All participants in the winning team will receive:

Date: 18 March 2026

Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Organised by:

Sussex Innovation

Venue:

Sussex Innovation Science Park Square, Brighton BN1 9SB, UK

Event type:

Physical

Part of:

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