The “Fourth Industrial Revolution Applications Hackathon” kicked off today in Riyadh and will conclude on August 10, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Organized by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology in collaboration with the National Industry Development and Logistics Program, the hackathon marks the participation of over 400 brilliant and creative people from various sectors.
Clear Objectives
The hackathon basically aims at developing innovative technical solutions to boost and accelerate the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution applications in 4 different tracks: industry, energy, mining and logistics.
With a primary focus on employing the cutting-edge technologies in innovative ways, the event allows participants to learn how to apply these technologies to develop new solutions through joint work and support from more than 50 experts and specialists.
The three-day hackathon features a number of workshops and guidance sessions to enrich and enhance the outcomes of the event.
Interestingly, the first day of the hackathon witnessed the launch of a vast series of interactive workshops designed to prepare participants and guide them towards creating new solutions. Moreover, it focused on providing participants with the necessary tools to develop their skills and foster their knowledge.
The Deputy Minister of Communications and Information Technology for Future Capabilities and Jobs, Ibrahim AlNasser, underscored that the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are, in fact, a golden opportunity to achieve qualitative progress in several sectors.
AlNasser clarified that the fundamental goal of the hackathon is to shed light on the significance of adopting the technologies of the Industrial Revolution in innovative ways, and to provide a motivating environment for learning, cooperation and exchange of ideas.
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