RIYADH: King Khalid University officially inaugurated the second edition of the Innovation in Education Hackathon on Sunday, July 7 in Abha.

During the ceremony, Prof. Saad bin Mohammed bin Dajam, the university’s acting president, stated that King Khalid University aims to enhance the quality of education and campus life, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence to shape the future of education.

Dr. Adel Al-Sarei, deputy dean for e-learning, during his address emphasized that among the key objectives of the hackathon are boosting innovation and sustainability in education, leveraging modern technologies, enhancing educational outcomes, and promoting collaboration and community partnerships.

The hackathon aims to address challenges involved in the development of a smart educational system and personalized learning using AI, as well as the enhancement of educational experiences in scientific and technical fields. It also aims to encourage collaboration among students and their active participation in the educational process.

Al-Sarei pointed out that the expected outcomes of the hackathon include creating initial models for innovative solutions, improving the learning experience, implementing AI-based applications, as well as developing the participants’ skills and raising awareness of the importance of e-learning.