welcome to
CITEthon
CITEthon (Chemical Engineering Insight, Technology, and
Excellence Hackathon) is a 3-day student-driven innovation
challenge under the umbrella of the CITE Conference. It aligns with
CITE’s mission by empowering students to tackle real-world
industrial sustainability issues through hands-on problem solving,
mentorship, and industry engagement. CITEthon directly supports
Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on energy efficiency and waste-toenergy innovations to shape a sustainable future for the Kingdom
and beyond.
Waste-to-Energy Innovations
in Saudi Arabia
Testimonials
Prizes – Total: 30,000 SAR 30,000 SAR
3rd Place
5,000 SAR
1st Place
15,000 SAR
2nd Place
10,000 SAR
CITEthon Agenda
Schedule
CITEthon Event Timeline Key Dates
1
Hackathon Kickoff
13 April
2
Mentorship & Development Day
14 April
3
Final Presentations & Judging
15 April
4
Winners Announced at CITE Closing Ceremony
16 April
Frequently Asked Questions Questions
Open to all university students from any major. Form a team of 3-5 members.
12 teams will participate. Only the top 8 teams will advance to Day 2.
4 mentors per day from industry and academia will rotate between teams offering
feedback and support.
Teams will receive access to workshops, expert mentorship, and collaborative
workspaces.
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Venue
Get Direction to the Event Hall Location
KFUPM, Building 68
4602 Academic Belt Road, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 34463
