IEB TechWays A.I. Hackathon

Only Schools can Apply

If you are a parent or a learner, please ask your school to apply on your behalf

IEB-TechWays AI Hackathon : 2025

This is a unique opportunity for all learners wanting to learn about AI to showcase their problem-solving skills. Teams of 2-4 learners will have the chance to tackle social issues, while learning about the power of artificial intelligence.

Date: Wednesday 21 May, 8-4pm
Where: your nearest participating school
Fee: R350/learner
Prizes: for Top 1st, 2nd, 3rd teams

National AI Awards Judges 2025

Greg - Melio AI

Greg – COO Melio AI

Melio AI specialises in developing and deploying machine learning AI solutions in the cloud for companies large and small.

Hear from Greg

Junaid - e4

Junaid – Solutions Architect e4

Experienced Technical Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

Hear from Junaid

Adam - Ozow

Adam – Ozow

Ozow is the future of payment as we know it. An oh-so (or Ozow) easy, automated and ultra-secure EFT solution that helps customers pay in just a few seconds

Hear from Adam

Glenda - Microsoft

Glenda is Microsoft’s Industry Solution Manager in Education. “I’m a passionate customer-focused leader with strong technical skills. AI is the future of education”

Hear from Glenda

Doug Microsoft

Doug – Microsoft

Doug is the Technology Strategist at Microsoft SA, with experience in systems architecture. He’s passionate about helping young people in the tech space.

Hear from Doug

Highlights: AI Hackathon in 2024

700+ Grade 7-12 students from 40+ schools across South Africa participated in the 2024 IEB-TechWays AI Hackathon, that took place on 5 June 2024.

These young innovators used AI to tackle real-world problems in education, the environment and safety to support South Africa’s National Development Plan 2030.

Watch the 2024 AI National Awards and see what they came up with.