Minds meet infrastructure: UDST hackathon puts student innovation to the test (opens original article in a new tab)

A hackathon organized by Vodafone Qatar and UDST challenged students to develop AI, 5G, and smart systems solutions for Qatar's digital infrastructure, with prize money awarded to winning teams.

• Ten UDST student teams participated in the Infrastructure Intelligence Hackathon.
• Prizes totaling QAR 15,000 were awarded across five categories.
• Projects were evaluated on technical depth, AI integration, and practical impact.