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Geodefthon

A competitive event designed to boost innovation in geospatial technologies and develop advanced solutions that support digital transformation through the use of Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Digital Image Processing, 3D Modeling, and Smart Geotagging.

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Geodefthon Goals

Driving location-based digital transformation
Expanding digital tourism, culture, and e-sports through 3D modeling
Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s leadership in geospatial innovation

Geodefthon tracks

Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Utilizing AI-powered natural language processing methods to extract geospatial information from unstructured textual sources, contributing to spatial awareness and enriching place-based knowledge in urban planning and public safety.

Digital Image Processing (DIP)
Digital Image Processing (DIP)
3D Modeling
3D Modeling
AI Geotagging
AI Geotagging

Target Audience

Saudi individuals specialized in the geospatial sector
Saudi individuals specialized in the geospatial sector

General participation rules for the Geodevthon

  • Participants must be Saudi nationals.

  • Each team is allowed to choose only one track from the available categories when participating as a team.

  • The team leader is responsible for accurately and completely registering all team members’ information. If any member’s data is incomplete, the organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify the team.

  • Attendance is mandatory for all selected participants during the Geodevthon days held in Riyadh on the announced dates. A team will be considered withdrawn if it fails to attend the competition venue on time.

  • Participants are responsible for covering their own travel, transportation, accommodation, equipment, and any related costs.

  • Participants must maintain professional conduct and mutual respect throughout the Geodevthon event.

  • Each team must consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of five members.

  • Participants must accurately complete all required information through the official registration platform. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered.

  • Participants must complete a declaration form confirming the accuracy and authenticity of the submitted information at all Geodevthon stages. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify participants in case of any false information.

  • All solutions and ideas remain the intellectual property of the participating team, while the organizing committee reserves the right to use them for media documentation or non-commercial display purposes.

  • The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any team or participant in case of rule violations or unprofessional behavior that affects the team experience or competition progress.

  • Geodefthon Stages

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    Phase One

    Registration Opens

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    Phase Two

    Registration Closes

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    Phase Three

    Submission Review

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    Phase Four

    Announcement of Qualifiers

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    Phase Five

    Creative Bootcamp

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    Phase Six

    Winners Announcement & Closing Ceremony

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    Awards

    Cash prizes worth 150,000 SAR will be awarded to three winning teams.

    First place

    75,000

    Second place

    50,000

    Third place

    25,000

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