The CZITT AI Energy Hackathon transforms secondary school students from passive consumers of electricity into active analysts and problem-solvers. Using their favourite AI tools, real school energy data, and their own knowledge of their school environment, teams will generate code, analyse their electricity consumption, and propose practical pathways to reduce their school’s carbon footprint.
This is not a theoretical exercise. It is applied digital skills development, youth-led climate action, and tangible movement toward national climate goals—rolled into one scalable, partner-ready programme.
By the end, students do not just understand climate science—they can interrogate data, write basic analytical code, and deliver evidence-backed recommendations to their school principals and beyond.
The Hackathon is not a coding competition for its own sake. It is a deliberate, mentorship‑rich intervention that joins digital skills, youth climate action, and national emissions reduction into one practical package.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When and where will the Hackathon be held? –Â 2026 June 12, UTT Point Lisas Energy Campus Upper Floor.
What time do we have to be there? – 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
What is the recommended age for participants? – The programme is now being positioned primarily for Lower and Middle Secondary Forms (Forms 2–4), generally within the 12–16 year age group. This adjustment was made to ensure that students who are currently preparing for major examinations in the Upper Forms are not impacted during this period.
Is there previous knowledge which will be required for effective engagement? – No prior technical or specialised knowledge is required. The Hackathon has been designed as an introductory innovation programme, where students will be guided through the learning process. During the programme, students will receive exposure to:
– Basic energy awareness and sustainability concepts
– How schools consume electricity and where energy can be saved
– Team-based problem solving and creative thinking
What do we have to bring? – At least two fully charged laptops with wifi access, 8 Gb RAM and 40 Gb Hard Drive storage. CZITT will provide power, internet and the space to work.
Can we have more than six team members? – Sorry, the maximum is six students and one teacher. The teacher will not stay with the team during the competition. We will have separate activities for the teachers.
How do we prepare for the Hackathon? – You should look at the CZITT presentations on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 30 AM on YouTube or check them later on. We give out info. on the event in those sessions. Follow CZITT on YouTube and Instagram for notifications of new content. You can choose Claude or AI tool of your choice and coding language Python and JavaScript or use Excel, which will not be as powerful.
You can choose the AI tool.
Approximately how much time would be given to each school to present their solution? – You will have approximately three hours to prepare your solution and presentation, and then maximum 10 minutes to present it to the judges.
