Geek Express is hosting the second edition of the Silicon Valley App Development Competition, where
students from around the MENA region will put their coding skills to the test, and create their very own
mobile applications. Only 10 students will qualify for the finals in Abu Dhabi and get a chance to build
a network of connections in the tech world. The top 2 finalists will win a sponsored trip to Silicon
Valley where they will explore the biggest tech hub in the world!
Design and code your app
Students will be using the MIT App development platform to create an android application, following a
specific theme. This year's theme is
‘Green Travel’.
Age group
8-17
Theme
Green Travel
Platform
MIT App Development
Prize
Trip to Silicon Valley
Timeline
March 20, 2023
Registrations opening
June 2, 2023
Submission of files
June 9, 2023
Announcement of the top 10
July 15, 2023
Pitch Day
September, 2023
Trip to Silicon Valley
Why participate?
Build your vision
If you imagine it, you can build it. Create a unique app that reflects your personality,
style and ideas.
Flex your tech muscles
Programming skills are in demand! Improve these skills and showcase them by building an
app from scratch.
Meet the elite
Connect with experienced mentors and talented young coders through an international
platform.
Build your vision
If you imagine it, you can build it. Create a unique app that reflects your
personality, style and ideas.
Flex your tech muscles
Programming skills are in demand! Improve these skills and showcase them by building
an app from scratch.
Meet the elite
Connect with experienced mentors and talented young coders through an international
platform.
Take part in the
Silicon Valley App Development
Competition
Represent your country,
meet young coders like yourself, and compete for a chance to win a sponsored trip to Silicon
Valley. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to visit one of the biggest tech hubs
in the world!