HPC/AI
Hackathon
We encourage and support young people and developers and motivate them to be creative and innovative in the field of environmental solutions
About Hackathon
In line with King Khalid University’s commitment to fostering innovation and addressing regional challenges, the College of Computer Science is launching the HPC/AI Hackathon in Asir. This event aims to enhance agricultural production, preserve vegetation diversity, improve climate predictions, and better manage natural resources using high-performance computing (HPC) and AI.
The Asir region, known for its rich heritage and diverse landscapes, faces sustainability challenges. Technological advancements in HPC offer a unique opportunity to address these issues with AI solutions.
We believe the participants’ collective creativity and expertise will yield innovative solutions contributing to Asir’s sustainability and prosperity.
Join us in this event where technology meets regional development in agriculture, natural resources, and climate, shaping a better future for Asir.
Activities and Goals
Find innovative solutions in the fields of agriculture, natural resources, and climate.
Enhance participants' technical skills in high-performance computing.
Foster innovation and entrepreneurial ideas through creative mechanisms and strategies.
Refine students' skills and competencies to meet labor market requirements.
Empower students by providing practical applications of theoretical concepts, leading to better professional opportunities.
Hackathon Tracks
Hackathon Stages
First Stage
1
Opening of registration
2
Attending support sessions for writing the initial proposal
3
Writing the initial proposal
4
Submitting proposals and registering teams
5
Proposal evaluation
6
Announcing those who passed the first stage
Second Stage
1
Attending remote training sessions
2
Participating in the hackathon in-person
3
Mentoring students during the hackathon days
4
Announcing results
Who can Join?
University Students
Specialist in Challenge Areas
Researcher or Innovator
Creative Thinker
Technology Enthusiast
Registration
Participants must be at least 18 years old
Participate in a team
Ability to attend all days of the hackathon
Timeline
Judging Criteria
Creative and Innovation
Scientific Validity
Effect
Overcoming Challenges
Model Applicability
Team Diversity
Presentation
Training Sessions
Hackathon Orientation
Date: 17/08/2024
Time: 8:30-10:30 pm
Speaker: Dr. Ayman Qahmash
Institution: KKU/ CS College
Application of Modern Technology in the field of Weather and Climate
Date: 18/08/2024
Time: 08:30-10:30PM
Speaker: Prof. Turki bin Habib Allah
Institution: NCM
Innovation and technology
Date: 19/08/2024
Time: 08:30-10:30PM
Speaker: Dr. Majed
Alateeq
Institution: KKU/ CS College
Eviden/Atos HPC/AI portfolio
Date: 20/08/2024
Time: 8:30-10:30 pm
Speaker: Eng. Omar Al-Qadi
Institution: Eviden
Building AI models
Date: 25/08/2024
Time: 08:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Speaker: Dr. Mohsin Shaikh
Institution: KAUST
For qualified teams only
Introducing HPCaaS / NIMBIX high level
Date: 26/08/2024
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Speaker: Wasim Wani
Institution: Eviden
For qualified teams only
NIMBIX Demo for the Participants
Date: 27/08/2024
Time: 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Speaker: Wasim Wani
Institution: Eviden
For qualified teams only
Prizes
First Winner
20,000 SAR
+ 6 months of training in NCM
Second Winner
16,000 SAR
Third Winner
12,000 SAR
Strategic partner
Technical partner
FAQ
Both Arabic and English.
Participants are free to choose either Arabic or English for the content and presentation.
No, you can only register with one team.
No, you can only register with a team, consisting of 3 or 4 members including the team leader.
Review the hackathon idea, tracks, and challenges, build a great team, choose the best team leader for your team, and register by clicking on “Join the Hackathon” button
The hackathon lasts 3 days, starting on Monday, September 2, 2024, and ending on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
The hackathon will be held at the King Khalid University Exhibition and Conference Center in Abha, in Al-Qara’a campus.
The absence of any member will affect the team by excluding them.
The number of team members must be between 3 or 4, no less or more.
No, there is no registration fee for the hackathon.
Your team can consist of 3 or 4 people with experience in the required skills (Programming – Artificial Intelligence – Hackathon tracks). You can join the Slack channel to help you form your team for the hackathon by clicking here.
You can contact us via email: hpcsa@kku.edu.sa
For the team formatting, join the Slack channel here.
After the final acceptance, all participants will be added to the hackathon’s WhatsApp group, where all announcements and details will be shared. For any issues, team leaders should contact the hackathon team.
No, the hackathon does not provide travel tickets, housing, or transportation for participants. Participants are responsible for these costs. University students can contact their universities to request support for these expenses.
