About this session

The Hackathon Award Ceremony recognized the top teams from Palestine's AI Hackathon, held as part of AI Week 2026. Competing teams developed innovative AI applications addressing real-world challenges in sectors ranging from agriculture and healthcare to logistics and education. The ceremony celebrated both the technical excellence and the entrepreneurial drive of Palestinian youth, underscoring the growing depth of local AI talent. Winners were awarded prizes and offered pathways into mentorship programs and accelerators to help bring their prototypes to market.