Most participants in a hackathon
- Who
- the Ministry of Interior
- What
- 3,921 people
- Where
- Saudi Arabia (riyadh)
- When
- 11 December 2025
The most participants in a hackathon is 3,921 by Absher Tuwaiq Hackathon and was achieved by the Ministry of Interior (Saudi Arabia), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 11 December 2025.
The Ministry of Interior and Tuwaiq Academy organized the AbsherTuwaiq Hackathon to promote innovation in security technologies and empower Saudi talent in cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation. Attempting this record supported Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objectives and showcases national leadership in digital innovation. A hackathon is a gathering of computer programmers and developers who through collective effort produce one or more software applications over a short, designated period of time.