List of hackathons in United Arab Emirates in 2019

Abu Dhabi Digital Authority is hosting a 48-hour hackathon inviting developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and other skilled individuals to showcase the future of Abu Dhabi through the use of Artificial Intelligence. You will have three challenges to choose from: 1. Wildlife management - Behavior prediction 2. Inspection Route Optimisation - Route and resource constraint analysis 3. Government Policy Management - Virtual Digital Assistant Amazing prizes - visit the official website to find out more

Join the Fintech 2.0 Hackathon this April to hack solutions to pressing finance and accounting challenges faced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Finance. The Hackathon is open to students from across the globe who are eager to collaborate and develop new Fintech services (mobile applications, smart platforms) using IoT, AI or Blockchain technology. This is an opportunity for you to explore and exchange ideas with visionaries, and turn your bright idea into the next big thing to co-create the future of fintech—all in just 48 hours’ time! Official hashtag: #dofhackathon Prize pool: 17000 AED 10000 AED 1st place//5000 AED 2nd place//2000 AED 3rd place This event's tech partner is IBM.

Join the Fintech 2.0 Hackathon this April to hack solutions to pressing finance and accounting challenges faced by the Finance Department/Abu Dhabi.  The Hackathon is open to students who are eager to collaborate and develop new Fintech services (mobile applications, smart platforms) using IoT, AI or Blockchain technology. This is an opportunity for you to explore and exchange ideas with visionaries, and turn your bright idea into the next big thing to co-create the future of fintech—all in just 48 hours’ time!  For more information, check out the website www.dofhackathon.com  REGISTER NOW! 

You are invited to participate in the Hult Mini Hackathon with Whitehall & Company. This invitation is exclusive to Hult applicants that have completed their applications prior the event and current Hult students.  Whitehall & Company is a global management consulting firm that focuses on business and economic strategy, digital and operations management.  Luis Felipe Arango; The Managing Partner, Nauras Ilyas; The Director and  Ricardo Osorio; Associate, are all Hult MIB alumni.  In this Hackathon participants will be divided into small teams to come up with solutions to a real business case of one of their clients. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and networking opportunities with the employer.  This is also a great opportunity to meet with your future classmates and start building your network. Agenda: 09.30 - Registration and light breakfast 10.00 - Briefing with Whitehall & Company 10.45 - Gather with your team in breakout rooms 11.00 - Brainstorm and prepare a presentation with your team 13.00 - Lunch 14.00 - Pitch the idea to the company 15.00 - Top 4 teams will present to other teams 16.30 - Winner will be announced The Challenge: One of Whitehall & Company’s clients is a sports enthusiast local entrepreneur who wants to help people to live a healthy lifestyle. He created a Mobile Application listing fitness activities in the city with rates, membership options and a function to join activities.  The app has been developed and is in the testing stage. The next step is to take it into the market. The goal is to secure a market share measured by an active  user base of 2,500 people in the United Arab Emirates.  Your team will have two hours to brainstorm ideas, prepare a short presentation and pitch it to the company. More details will be shared at the event.