Under the patronage of His Excellency the President of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Prof. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Tamimi, the University today launched the “Agentathon – AI Agents Hackathon,” organized by the College of Computer Engineering and Sciences, with broad participation from students, innovators, and technology enthusiasts interested in future technologies and digital innovation from across the Kingdom.
Held over three days, from Thursday, May 7, to Saturday, May 9, 2026, the hackathon provides a competitive environment designed to foster the development of innovative solutions in the field of AI agents. Offering prizes exceeding SAR 200,000, the event reflects the University’s commitment to advancing innovation and empowering national talent in emerging technology fields.
The hackathon has drawn distinguished participation from more than 17 universities. More than 1,000 participants registered through the platform as part of over 260 teams, while 72 teams, comprising a total of 220 participants, advanced to the final stage of the competition.
Organized in conjunction with the Year of Artificial Intelligence, the hackathon underscores the importance of investing in intelligent technologies and fostering a culture of innovation and technology entrepreneurship, particularly in the field of AI agents, one of the world’s most promising and rapidly evolving technological domains.
The event is sponsored and supported by Beyond Technology, the hackathon’s official partner, as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between academia and the technology sector and support high-impact initiatives that contribute to preparing a generation capable of leading the future of technology and digital transformation.
The hackathon also features a series of panel discussions and specialized workshops delivered by distinguished experts and specialists in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies from Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. These sessions aim to enrich participants’ knowledge and enhance their practical skills in designing and developing intelligent solutions powered by AI agents.
The University emphasized that organizing this event reflects its ongoing commitment to supporting the research and innovation ecosystem, inspiring young talent to pursue technological creativity, and contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 toward building a knowledge-based economy driven by technology and innovation.
The hackathon’s closing day is expected to feature presentations of shortlisted projects before judging panels, recognition of the winning teams, and the announcement of the most notable innovative solutions and technological outcomes developed throughout the competition.
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