GEC NEWS WIREThe Accenture Digital Connected Hackathon was held internationally in collaboration with Expo 2020 Dubai, and locally in partnership with Etisalat Digital, took place in Dubai and seven other cities in Europe and the Middle East simultaneously: Rome, London, Madrid, Amsterdam, Dortmund, Prague, Istanbul and Dubai.
“Squirrels” is the winning team for Dubai, “Portakal” is the winning team of the international competition; the team will now travel to the UAE to present its ideas to Expo 2020 Dubai, 292 participants presented 62 ideas across 8 cities: Rome, London, Madrid, Amsterdam, Dortmund, Prague, Istanbul and Dubai.
Tony Karam, Managing Director of Accenture Digital in the Middle East and North Africa, said: “Through events, such as the hackathon, we aim to be the catalyst behind the conceptualization of great ideas, which will ultimately evolve to further excel the UAE in its drive towards excellence. We appreciate the support received from our partners, and we are delighted to see the big players in the IT sector come together to encourage the youth.”
Marjan Faraidooni, VP Legacy at Expo 2020 Dubai said “The Accenture Digital Connected Hackathon brings Expo 2002 Dubai’s theme, Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, to life. It has been so inspiring to see young people from eight cities across Europe and Asia come together to create solutions to challenges in the areas of Opportunity, Mobility, and Sustainability.”
“Etisalat Digital participation in today’s event aims at fostering innovative ideas by supporting budding entrepreneurs and allowing them to experiment with the latest technologies. It was an overwhelming experience to see many talented youth showcasing innovating projects to build digital experiences revolving around Expo 2020 Dubai”, said Francisco Salcedo, SVP, Etisalat Digital.
