COMEX — Global Technology Show · 35 Years of National Impact
35th EditionOCEC · Muscat
COMEX 2027 · Hackathon Experience

Build what
comes next.

Solve real-world challenges, showcase your skills and push the boundaries of innovation. The COMEX Hackathon brings developers, designers and builders together to ship ideas that matter.

COMEX Hackathon
AIIoTBlockchainCybersecurityFintech

Code with a purpose.

The COMEX Hackathon gathers developers, engineers and designers to compete on real-world problems across e-Government, smart cities, healthcare and logistics.

Challenges are built around the technologies driving Oman’s Vision 2040 — AI, IoT, blockchain, cybersecurity and fintech — with industry mentorship and access to cutting-edge tools throughout.

Beyond the prize, the best teams earn startup incubation opportunities and the chance to pitch directly to investors. It is where ideas with impact become products.

What's on offer

More than a competition.

Thematic Challenges
Real-world problems across e-Government, health, logistics and smart cities.
Team Collaboration
Developers, engineers and designers building side by side.
Industry Mentorship
Guidance from experts and access to cutting-edge tools.
Rewards & Prizes
Monetary rewards for the teams that ship the best solutions.
Incubation
Startup incubation opportunities for standout projects.
Investor Pitches
A direct line to investors for the most promising builds.
How it works

From idea to pitch in four days.

Register

Sign up solo or as a team and pick the challenge that fits your skills.

Build

Prototype with mentor support and cutting-edge tools on the floor.

Demo

Present your solution to judges and the COMEX audience.

Pitch

Win rewards, earn incubation and pitch to investors.

COMEX Hackathon floor
Build what comes next

Developers, designers and innovators solving real-world challenges aligned with Oman’s Vision 2040.

1–4 February 2027 · Muscat

Bring your idea
to life.

Registration for the COMEX Hackathon is opening now. Assemble your team and build the solution the region is waiting for.