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STADIO SOIT Hackathon 2026 Participation

Issued by Otinga.io

This certificate is awarded to recognise participation in the STADIO School of IT Student Innovation Hackathon 2026, an intense 48-hour collaborative event held simultaneously across STADIO's Centurion, Durbanville, Musgrave and Waterfall campuses. This acknowledgement underscores the recipient's commitment to collaborative problem-solving, learning, and teamwork. Participants worked in teams of four to five, supported by mentors, to define a genuine business problem and address it using AI. The experience reflects developing skills in rapid prototyping, deployment, and adaptability under high-pressure conditions. Each team submitted a deployed working prototype, a four-slide pitch deck, a code repository with a README, and a written AI-use disclosure statement before the deadline. The recipient's dedication across an intensive schedule demonstrates genuine perseverance. Completing a hackathon of this intensity is an accomplishment in itself, and builds the practical experience employers are looking for.

Recipient: Nicholas Aitken
Issued On: Aug. 27, 2026, 6:23 p.m.
Certificate ID: 32f16856-34e4-46e5-aa9b-86d175eadf3c

Earning Criteria

  • Active Participation in the Hackathon
    • Registered for and took part in the STADIO School of IT Student Innovation Hackathon 2026, working to the theme Using AI to solve real business problems.
    • Committed to the full 48-hour in-person event at one of STADIO's Centurion, Durbanville, Musgrave, or Waterfall campuses, sustaining focus and effort across a demanding schedule.
  • Contribution to Team-Based Innovation
    • Collaborated within a team of four to five students to define a problem and shape a solution.
    • Shared ideas, took on a role within the team, and supported teammates through the build.
  • Framing a Real Business Problem
    • Helped source and define a genuine real-world business problem well suited to an AI solution.
    • Worked with the team to scope that problem down to something solvable inside the event window.
  • Application of Technical Skills with AI
    • Contributed to designing, building, or deploying a working AI-powered prototype.
    • Took part in coding, prototyping, or technical problem-solving using real AI tools.
  • Engagement with the Hackathon Process
    • Participated in the key activities of the event, from kickoff through to submission.
    • Worked with mentors during the build and acted on their guidance.
  • Completion of Core Deliverables
    • Contributed to the team's submission: a deployed working prototype, a four-slide pitch deck, a code repository with a README, and a written AI-use disclosure statement.
    • Helped get that submission in before the deadline.
  • Skills Gained and Responsible AI Practice
    • Learned and applied new AI tools and techniques under real time pressure, alongside teamwork and problem-solving skills.
    • Observed data privacy and responsible AI principles, and could explain how AI was used in the team's submission.