Spectrum Networks Hackathon
Agentic AI for Good
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- Dates
- 15 Aug 2026 → 5 Sept 2026
- Format
- hybrid · Spectrum HQ Dubai
- Team size
- 3–5
- Capacity
- 200 participants
At a glance
- Format
- Hybrid · Spectrum HQ Dubai
- Dates
- 15 Aug 2026 → 5 Sept 2026
- Team size
- 3–5
- Capacity
- 200 participants
The event
What this is about
Welcome to the Spectrum AI Hackathon 2026! Registration is open now form your team in the portal, pick a track, and get building from 1 September. Everything you need (schedule, resources, mentors, submissions) lives right here.
A three-day build sprint where teams of 3-5 turn agentic-AI ideas into working prototypes. Two tracked submission rounds, mentor office hours throughout, and a judged demo day winners announced at the awards ceremony on 5 September.
Who it's for
Developers, data scientists, designers, and product thinkers across the GCC students and professionals alike. No prior hackathon experience needed; AI curiosity required.
Pick your challenge
Challenge tracks
Agentic AI for Healthcare
Candidates will build Solution involving Agentic AI tools to build Healtcare agent
AI for Learning & Skills
How might agentic AI close skill gaps faster — for students, employees, and career changers — while keeping humans in the loop?
Responsible AI & Governance
Build the tooling that lets organisations ship AI features with confidence: evals, red-teaming aids, audit trails, or policy enforcement.
What you can win
Prizes
Prizes are per team. Winning teams also get a mentoring session with the judging panel and a feature in the Spectrum Networks newsletter.
1st place
AED 10,000 + Azure credits
Winning team, plus a showcase slot at Spectrum TechDays.
2nd place
AED 5,000
Runner-up team.
Best student team
AED 2,000
Top team where every member is a current student.
How the days run
Schedule
15 Aug 2026
Hackathon announcement & briefing
15 Aug 2026, 06:00 → 15 Aug 2026, 07:00
· Online
Public announcement: tracks, prizes, timeline, and how registration works.
18 Aug 2026
Kickoff ceremony
18 Aug 2026, 05:00 → 18 Aug 2026, 06:00
· Spectrum HQ Dubai
Opening keynote, track briefings, and team formation deadline.
4 Sept 2026
Judging day
4 Sept 2026, 06:00 → 4 Sept 2026, 12:00
· Spectrum HQ Dubai
Panel review of all final submissions against the published rubric.
5 Sept 2026
Awards ceremony
5 Sept 2026, 12:00 → 5 Sept 2026, 13:30
· Spectrum HQ Dubai + Online
Winners announced, prizes awarded, demos from the top teams.
Fair and transparent
Judging
How submissions are scored
- Innovation & originality
- Technical execution
- Impact & feasibility
- Presentation & demo
Jury
Rajesh Iyer
CloudWorks
Navin Tyagi
Sr. Consultant · Spectrum Networks
MCT
Backed by
Sponsors
Good to know
FAQ
Who can participate?
Anyone 18+ students, professionals, and startup teams across the GCC. You register as an individual and form or join a team of 3-5 inside the participant portal.
Does it cost anything?
No. Participation is free, including workshops, mentor office hours, and judging day.
Do I need a team before registering?
No. Register first; team formation happens in the portal from 15 August and closes at kickoff on 1 September.
What do we have to submit?
An idea outline in the Idea round, then a working prototype with a repo link and a short demo video before 3 September, 18:00 (Dubai time).
Who owns what we build?
Your team keeps full ownership of everything you create. Judges and organizers only get access to review your submission.
Ready to build?
15 Aug 2026 → 5 Sept 2026 · Teams of 3–5
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