May 2026 · Al Qua'a, Al Ain

Event Schedule

Three days of building, demoing, and celebrating. Exact times and venue details will be shared with registered participants and vendors closer to the event.

Setup happens prior to the event

Vendors and hackathon participants will receive setup details — including check-in, kiosk allocation, table assignments, and technical onboarding — by email ahead of the event.

Day 1·8 items
1

Opening Day

  • Opening ceremony
  • Hackathon track announced — core challenge revealed
  • Hackathon begins (36-hour clock starts)
  • Hackathon area closed to public (participants, media, and organizers only)
  • Souq / market opens to public
  • Kids play section opens
  • Guest speakers on digital infrastructure trends and community innovation
  • Media interviews and coverage
Day 2·4 items
2

Event Day

  • Hackathon continues (closed area)
  • Souq / market and attractions continue
  • Guest speakers and entertainment
  • Media coverage continues
Day 3·5 items
3

Demo Day and Awards

  • Hackathon demos and presentations
  • Hackathon judging
  • Vendor awards judging
  • Award ceremony for both hackathon and vendor tracks
  • Closing remarks