May 15–17, 2026
AI Innovation Hackathon 2026
48 hours of intense building, mentoring, and innovation. Teams of 2-5 will pick a track, build AI-powered solutions, and pitch to judges for a chance to win prizes and earn exclusive badges.
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Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha + Virtual50+ Teams Expected$25,000 in Prizes
Hackathon Tracks
Enterprise AI
Build AI tools that solve real business problems — automation, analytics, decision support.
AI for Good
Create AI solutions for social impact — healthcare, education, sustainability, accessibility.
Creative AI
Push the boundaries of AI in art, design, music, and creative expression.
Open Innovation
Surprise us. Build anything AI-powered that makes the world better.
Schedule
Day 1 — 9:00 AM
Opening ceremony & team formation
Day 1 — 10:00 AM
Hacking begins
Day 1 — 6:00 PM
Mentor office hours
Day 2 — 9:00 AM
Workshop: Deploying AI Fast
Day 2 — 2:00 PM
Mid-point check-in
Day 3 — 9:00 AM
Final submissions due
Day 3 — 11:00 AM
Pitches & judging
Day 3 — 4:00 PM
Awards ceremony
Judges
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Dr. Aisha Al-Mudahka
AI Research Director, QCRI
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Fahad Al-Sulaiti
CTO, Qatar FinTech Hub
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Sarah Chen
VP Engineering, AI Startups
Ready to Build?
Register your team or join as a solo builder. Space is limited.