Young people from across Gauteng are gearing up to showcase their creativity, digital skills and innovative ideas as 50 finalists prepare to compete at the 2nd Youth Tech Expo (YTE) Hackathon Grand Finale. Hosted by the Gauteng Department of e-Government on Friday, 13 November 2026, at the BCX Building in Centurion, the event will bring together the province’s top young innovators to present technology-driven solutions to some of the challenges facing communities.
The 50 finalists will represent Gauteng’s five regions, with each region sending 10 young innovators to the provincial Grand Finale. They earned their places after winning their respective regional hackathon competitions held in October 2026.
The competition provides a platform for young people to showcase their creativity, technical skills and ability to use technology to solve real-life challenges. It also gives them an opportunity to demonstrate how digital innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used to improve people’s lives and strengthen government service delivery.
During the Grand Finale, participating teams will present their innovative solutions to address some of Gauteng’s key priorities, including crime and public safety, government service delivery, healthcare, education, youth employment, and energy and water security.
The Youth Tech Expo Hackathon is part of the Department’s efforts to equip young people with digital skills, encourage innovation and prepare them for opportunities in the growing digital economy. Through this initiative, the Department aims to create opportunities for young people across all regions of Gauteng to participate in technology development and contribute to building a smarter, safer and more connected province.
The Grand Finale will culminate in the recognition of outstanding teams whose solutions demonstrate how technology and innovation can help address community challenges and contribute to Gauteng’s digital transformation.
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