The Sebaka AI Software Quality Engineering Hackathon 2026 is a practical technology innovation event bringing together students, graduates, software developers, testers, AI enthusiasts and young technology professionals to explore how artificial intelligence can transform software quality engineering.

Taking place on 10 October 2026 at the University of Johannesburg – Johannesburg Business School (UJ JBS), the hackathon challenges participants to develop AI-powered solutions that address real-world software quality engineering problems.

Under the theme “Build an AI Agent for Software Quality Engineering,” participants will move from identifying a meaningful problem to designing and demonstrating an AI agent that can improve software quality, efficiency, testing coverage or decision-making.

The Challenge

Participants will be expected to:

• Choose a problem: Identify a meaningful Software Quality Engineering challenge where an intelligent agent can create value.
• Build an AI agent: Design a workflow, connect relevant tools and demonstrate the agent in action.
• Show impact: Explain how the solution can improve quality, efficiency, coverage or decision-making.

Who Should Attend?

The hackathon is aimed at:

• Software developers
• Software testers and QA engineers
• AI enthusiasts
• University students
• IT graduates
• Young technology professionals
• Individuals interested in AI, software development and technology innovation

Why Participate?

Participants will have an opportunity to:

• Apply AI to a practical software engineering challenge.
• Develop and demonstrate an AI-powered solution.
• Strengthen their technical and problem-solving skills.
• Explore emerging applications of AI in software quality engineering.
• Connect with other students, developers, testers and technology professionals.
• Engage with Sebaka's broader focus on learning, building, connecting and growing within the technology community.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Venue: University of Johannesburg – Johannesburg Business School (UJ JBS)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Theme: Build an AI Agent for Software Quality Engineering

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