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Upcoming Hackathons in South Africa 2024

Updated: May 2, 2024



Hackathons are events where teams form and present solutions. Whether you are a seasoned participant or an eager beginner, this curated list will keep you updated. Collaborate with like-minded contributors to transform your innovative ideas into reality.


If you would like to stay in the loop about future hackathons fill out the form below:


We have selected key opportunities below and created a full database here which we will keep updated. If you are aware of opportunities that are not currently included please reach out to link@solvehub.biz


Hackathons in South Africa

Future Khayelitsha: A Vision For Spine Road

Date: Submission deadline June 30 2024

Location: Virtual

Overview

The competition is open to all architects, designers, urbanists, engineers, artists, makers and anyone with a passion for the future of our urban environments. We encourage any students or recent graduates to register. Whether you prefer working solo or collaborating with a team of up to 3 members, we welcome you to showcase your ideas.


SS2024Hack

Date: Jun 4-5, 2024

Location: Sandton Convention Centre

Overview:

If you've got IT or cyber security skills and want to test your skills, or want to up your level, come learn from top professionals, compete against your peers, win cash prizes and career opportunities.


Discovery GradHack

Date: Jul 5-7, 2024

Application Deadline: May 12, 2024

Location: Virtual

Overview:

Only available to South African university IT-related students in their final year.

50 students will get a chance to be part of an immersive work experience solving real challenges through technology opportunities in the Discovery environment. The top 3 teams will be invited to present their ideas to the judging panel at 1 Discovery Place, Sandton on the 19 July 2024. Members of the winning team will each receive a cash prize to the value of R12 500, with the winning university receiving a cash prize of R50 000. Participating Gradhackers stand a chance to be permanently employed at Discovery.


ETH Cape Town 2024

Date: Sep 18-22, 2024

Location: The Watershed, Waterfront + Virtual

Overview:

Leading minds within the blockchain space will join international hackers, developers and the curious to collaborate on building a decentralised future using Ethereum. This event will be inclusive and educational to inspire communities through their own creative design of blockchain applications.


The Music Imbizo

Date: August 27, 2024

Location: Durban

Overview:

The Music Imbizo is an annual music business exhibition and conference that is held in Durban (South Africa). The conference collects various music industry stakeholders under one roof to map the way forward for the music industry in the continent - Africa. It is a platform to exhibit, network, share expertise and knowledge.


Conferences in South Africa


International Conference on Science, Engineering & Technology 2024

Date: May 24-25, 2024

Location: Fountains Hotel - Cape town

Overview:

The aim of the conference is to provide the platform for Students, Engineers, Scientists, Researchers and Academicians to share the knowledge and ideas in the recent trends in the field of Science, Engineering & Technology. ICSET will provide an excellent international forum for sharing knowledge and a result in Science, Engineering & Technology.


Datafest

Date: June 3, 2024

Location: The Maslow, Sandton, Johannesburg

Overview:

DataFest is a conference like no other, featuring world-class local and international speakers, high-impact sessions on the latest trends in data, networking opportunities with other DataFesties, and a whole lot of fun!


Deep Learning IndabaX

Date: Jul 9-12, 2024

Location: University of the Witwatersrand

Overview:

The conference will be a multi-day event featuring…

400+attendees, Connect with other researchers and practitioners.

50+speakers, attend a showcase of cutting-edge research and applied AI

4+tutorials, receive a practical introduction to machine learning for beginners

2+hackathon problems, get your hands dirty and learn from the best


Sustainability Summit

Date: October 15, 2024

Location: Emperors Palace, Johannesburg + Virtual

Overview:

The seminars are complemented by both a live and virtual  Expo with a full range of sustainability stakeholders, from local entrepreneurs to international corporations, finance institutions and development agencies, to showcase their innovative products & services


AI Expo

Date: October 30-31, 2024

Location: Sandton Convention Centre, JHB, South Africa 

Overview:

Engage in a four track speaking programme, watch demonstrations and learn about Enterprise case studies and the application of smart tech solutions in Business & Government.  Discuss your deployment challenges, hear about latest best practice and ethical considerations allied to the vibrant innovation and start up ecosystem driving the 4IR deep tech industry in Africa. 


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