Page content
Are you ready to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges? To mark ‘Cybersecurity Month’ we invite you to join us at the Mastercard Challenge Hackathon, a cybersecurity-focused event for students of Ulster University and North West Regional College.
This is your chance to collaborate, innovate and make a real impact on cybersecurity solutions.
Why participate?
- New Ideas - Not only will this Cybersecurity Hackathon focus you on problem solving and thinking about cutting edge cybersecurity solutions, but it will help you to develop your skills including technical, critical thinking and entrepreneurship skills, as well as team building
- Networking - Global leaders and cybersecurity experts from Mastercard will be present to advise and guide you on the day. This is a unique collaborative opportunity to develop your networks, connect with industry leaders, mentors and other talented students.
- Prizes - We have a range of exciting prizes to recognise the best ideas and solutions provided on the day. Maybe you will discover a new business idea along the way.
Register individually or sign up as a team. It is recommended that each team consist of a minimum of five members and a maximum of eight members. If you are registering as a team, please ensure you select the appropriate number of tickets for your entire group. We encourage students from all backgrounds to take part as it provides wider perspectives.
Event Partners
Ulster University, North West Regional College, Catalyst and Derry City and Strabane District Council have partnered with Mastercard to challenge students in Derry~Londonderry to solve a real world cybersecurity issues.
This project is funded by the Garfield Weston Trust.
Partners






Photography and Video during Events
Please note that photographs and/or video footage will be taken throughout this event, by confirming your attendance you are confirming your consent.
This footage could be used by the University for marketing and publicity, including but not limited to
- publications
- campaigns
- social media
- our website
Please contact the event organiser in advance of the event if you have any concerns or if you wish to be exempted from this activity.
For further information on how we process photographs and/or video footage, please visit our Marketing and Communications Privacy Notice
Event info
This event has ended
Thursday 24 October
9.30am to 3pm
North West Regional College, (The Clipper Restaurant, Northland Building), Strand Road, Londonderry, BT48 7AL