Energy Hackathon

The Ministry of Energy has launched the idea submission phase for the first edition of the Energy Hackathon under the slogan "Ignite Your Ideas," to be held at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh from October 7 to 9, 2026, coinciding with the Kingdom's hosting of the World Petroleum Congress. The hackathon aims to address six challenges across three tracks: operational efficiency, innovative vision for smart fuel stations and hydrogen storage, and intelligent control of grid systems.