Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) will host the first HACK UK hackathon in central London on October 5-6.

The event aims to promote the development of the UK technology industry and focus on five major themes: blockchain applications, artificial intelligence enhancement, public infrastructure upgrades, digital identity verification and future healthcare.

Participants will have the opportunity to work with top British technical talents to turn innovative ideas into practical solutions. a16z hopes to promote the UK's global leadership in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain through this event.