Using AI to Elevate Art, Tourism, and Youth Innovation

An innovative hackathon bringing together Kenya's brightest minds to build AI-powered solutions that elevate our culture, revolutionize tourism, and empower youth for global impact.

Digitizing Kenya

Transforming Kenya Through Innovation

Join us in revolutionizing Kenya's digital landscape across four transformative areas that will shape our nation's future

Digital Art & Culture

Building virtual platforms to showcase galleries and connect artists globally

Smart Events & Engagement

Leveraging AI and immersive tech to revolutionize Kenya's events industry

Tech for Tourism

Reimagining the tourist journey through AR/VR, mobile apps, and data-driven tools

Youth Innovation

Creating digital platforms for skill-building and economic empowerment

Why These Four Areas?

These tracks represent Kenya's greatest opportunities for digital transformation. By focusing on art, events, tourism, and youth empowerment, we're building solutions that preserve our culture, boost our economy, and prepare our next generation for a digital future.

Innovation Tracks

Four exciting challenges to transform Kenya's digital landscape. Pick your passion, form your team, and build the future.

Track 1

Virtual Exhibition Platform

Art & Exhibits

Transform how the world experiences Kenyan art through immersive digital galleries and AI-powered discovery platforms.

Web PlatformAI DiscoveryVirtual RealityE-commerce
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Track 2

Smart Events Technology

Events & Engagement

Revolutionize Kenya's MICE industry with intelligent event management, real-time analytics, and immersive attendee experiences.

Mobile AppsAnalyticsAI MatchingHybrid Events
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Track 3

Digital Tourism Experience

Tourist Journey

Reimagine every moment of the Kenyan tourism experience with AR tours, AI planning, and seamless digital services.

AR ToursAI PlanningTranslationMobile Apps
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Track 4

Youth Empowerment Platform

Skills & Innovation

Empower Kenya's youth with digital learning platforms, virtual mentorship, and entrepreneurship tools for the tourism industry.

E-LearningMentorshipGamificationJob Matching
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Ready to Build the Future?

Each track offers unique opportunities to create meaningful impact. You can focus on one track or combine elements from multiple tracks to build truly innovative solutions.

Prizes

Compete for these exciting cash prizes

$300 USD
2nd Place
$500 USD
Grand Prize
$200 USD
3rd Place

Rules & Guidelines

Please review these important guidelines before participating
Team Formation
Teams should consist of a minimum of 1 and maximum of 5 people
Registration is for the team and team members, clearly stating who the team lead is
Only the team lead should submit the abstract
Submission Requirements
Submit an abstract of not more than 300 words explaining your solution
Your idea should be original and innovative
Solutions can address one, two, or all four of the hackathon themes
Time Constraints
48 hours total development time
No pre-built solutions allowed
Code must be written during event
Judging Criteria
Innovation and creativity (30%)
Technical implementation (25%)
Impact and relevance (25%)
Presentation quality (20%)