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.
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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.
More info: https://www.nownowcompetition.com/
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.
More Info: https://www.gradhack.co.za/
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.
More info: https://www.ethcapetown.com/
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
More Info: https://indabax.co.za/
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
More info: https://sustainabilityweek.co.za/
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.
More info: https://aiexpoafrica.com/
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