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The 4th Annual Mpumalanga Artificial Intelligence Students' Hackathon (MAISH) is a provincial AI hackathon that brings together university students to develop innovative technology solutions to real-world challenges. Jointly hosted by the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and the University of Mpumalanga (UMP), the event promotes innovation, collaboration, and practical AI skills while supporting South Africa's Vision 2030 goals for education, research, and innovation.
The event is designed primarily for university students in Mpumalanga who are interested in artificial intelligence, software development, data science, and emerging technologies. It is ideal for aspiring innovators, programmers, and multidisciplinary teams looking to solve societal challenges while collaborating with peers, academics, and industry mentors.
Participants gain hands-on experience building AI-powered solutions to real-world problems in a competitive environment. They also benefit from mentorship, networking with industry professionals, certificates of participation, prizes, gadgets, vouchers, and opportunities to showcase their technical and teamwork skills.
Registration details are on the official event website.
Visit the event website4th Annual Mpumalanga Artificial intelligence Students' Hackathon (MAISH) takes place on September 10–12, 2026 at University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, South Africa. Sessions start at 10:00 AM GMT+2.
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4th Annual Mpumalanga Artificial intelligence Students' Hackathon (MAISH) is free to attend. Register on the official event page to reserve a place.
4th Annual Mpumalanga Artificial intelligence Students' Hackathon (MAISH) is in person only, at University of Mpumalanga, Mbombela, South Africa. There is no online attendance option on the listing.