📅 Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026
🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: City University Qatar, Lusail
🎓 Open to: Grade 12 students and recent school graduates
🎟️ Entry: Free to attend — limited seats available

Think you can turn an idea into a working solution in one day?

Join us for the Future Tech Innovation Challenge at City University Qatar, a one-day hackathon powered by Cisco Networking Academy. Designed for Grade 12 students and recent school graduates, the event brings together technology, teamwork and real-world problem solving in a fast-paced, hands-on challenge.

Working in teams and guided by our university academics, participants will explore AI, Cybersecurity, Computer Science and Networking, develop innovative technology solutions to real-world challenges, and compete for the chance to win exciting prizes.

Please register first to secure your place. Participation is free, but seats are limited and registration is required.

What to Expect

• Explore AI, Cybersecurity, Computer Science & Networking Get hands-on with the technologies shaping Qatar’s digital future.
• Learn from university academics Be mentored throughout the day by academics from City University Qatar, in partnership with Ulster University.
• Work in teams on real-world challenges Team up with fellow students to brainstorm, build and pitch an innovative technology solution.
• Compete for exciting prizes Present your team’s solution and compete for the chance to win.
• Take home more than the experience Every participant receives a certificate of participation; and discovers pathways to globally recognised Cisco certifications.

This event is ideal for students who are curious about technology and want to experience university-level learning, teamwork and innovation before choosing their degree path.