In a strategic move to enhance technical capabilities for an upcoming the Maldives Ocean Hackathon, the DMADD Team convened with a team from Microsoft. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for collaboration and harnessing Microsoft's technical expertise for the planned event they could contribute in terms of technical experience and post-hackathon support. During the discussions. This includes not only technical expertise but also post-event assistance. Microsoft expressed its willingness to facilitate the hackathon by offering mentoring and judging support. Furthermore, the tech giant committed to granting access to their cloud services specifically designed for startups, offering a valuable resource for the participants.

Stay tuned for more updates as the collaboration between DMADD and Microsoft progresses, paving the way for a hackathon that not only encourages innovation but also provides participants with the tools and guidance needed to turn their ideas into impactful solutions.

Minister of State, Mohamed Shareef, Dr. Ibrahim Waheed lead the discussion from the Ministry while, Mr. Harsha Rendeny, Digital Transformational Expert and Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead at Microsoft lead the Microsoft Team in an online.