A free three-day hackathon and conference at Encode Hub in London's Shoreditch, gathering developers, founders, and researchers to build and present projects at the intersection of AI agents, creative AI, and onchain AI.
Encode London is a three-day event combining a hackathon with conference sessions, organised by Encode Club at their permanent space in Shoreditch, London. Attendance is free, with 24/7 venue access during the event. The format includes workshops, mentorship sessions, and talks on Web3 and AI. Project tracks focus on AI agents, creative AI applications, and onchain AI. The free-entry policy applies through at least the end of Q2 2026; pricing beyond that date was not confirmed as of verification.
Encode Club operates at the intersection of crypto, Web3, and AI development, running accelerator programmes, university chapters, and hackathon events for developers in both domains. The London hub in Shoreditch serves as a permanent base for this community. The 2026 London event extends the format established by previous Encode hackathons.
Both elements run concurrently. Participants can attend talks and workshops while also working on hackathon projects using the 24/7 venue access. The two formats are integrated rather than sequential.
As of verification date, attendance is free. This was confirmed through at least the end of Q2 2026. Pricing for later periods was not confirmed. Check encodeclub.com for current registration status.
Specific team composition requirements are not publicly disclosed as of verification. The format typically accommodates both solo participants and pre-formed teams. Team formation opportunities during the event are common in hackathon formats of this type.
Attendees seeking a traditional conference with keynote stages, exhibition stands, and corporate networking will find this format misaligned. It is not suited to non-technical professionals, investors looking for a deal-flow setting, or those without an interest in hands-on building. The AI and Web3 focus means those outside both domains will find limited relevant content.
Encode Hub is Encode Club's permanent venue in Shoreditch, London. It functions as a co-working and community space for Web3 and AI developers. The 24/7 access model during events allows participants to work through the night on projects. Shoreditch is in east London, served by Old Street (Northern line) and Shoreditch High Street (Overground) stations.
Encode Club is a developer education and community organisation focused on Web3 and AI. It runs accelerator programmes, university chapters across European and North American institutions, and hackathon events. The London hub serves as its primary operational base. More at encodeclub.com.
Free entry and 24/7 venue access make Encode London one of the lowest-friction developer events in London -- the AI-plus-Web3 positioning is specific enough to filter for a builder audience rather than a generalist tech crowd.
Attendance is free. Registration details are available at encodeclub.com. The free entry policy was confirmed through at least Q2 2026; check the official website for current status closer to the October date.
Old Street station (Northern line) and Shoreditch High Street (London Overground) are both in the immediate area. Multiple bus routes serve Shoreditch.
24/7 venue access is a stated feature of the event, implying participants can come and go. Specific access policy details are at encodeclub.com.
Hackathon prize details are not publicly disclosed as of verification. The official website and event registration will carry this information when published.
| Official website | https://www.encodeclub.com/ |
| Register | https://www.encodeclub.com/ |
| Programme | not disclosed |