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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:Â Wednesday 21 May, 8-4pm
- Where: your nearest participating school
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.Â
National AI Awards JudgesÂ

Greg - Melio AI
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Greg – COO Melio AI
Melio AI specialises in developing and deploying machine learning AI solutions in the cloud for companies large and small.Â

Junaid - e4
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Junaid – Solutions Architect e4
Experienced Technical Lead with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry.

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

Glenda - Microsoft
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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”Â

Jason - Devson
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Jason – Devson
Jason is the Managing Director of Devson Software and Infinity Tools, who build software and AI solutions for clients across the globe.