sAIdaty Ideathon: Announcing the Top 5 Teams

The DBWC & Oracle sAIdaty Ideathon Top 5 Winners were announced in December 2025 , and we are thrilled to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and technical excellence demonstrated by all participants. After a comprehensive evaluation conducted by a panel of 12 Oracle AI experts, the Top 5 teams have emerged, showcasing ideas that stood out for their clarity, innovation, business value, and technical feasibility.                                                                                                   

Congratulations to the Top 5 Teams:

These teams will receive exclusive 1:1 mentorship with Oracle AI experts and an invitation to the final showcase event, where their ideas will be presented.

• ConversHub – Fizzah Fatimah, Attariq, Founder & CEO
• KalamAi – Mary Jean Sybico, iLearn Zed Consultancy FZCO, Founder/Operations Manager
• Ecolytica AI – Laila Faisal, Xoomtech Ltd., Founder & CEO
• AI Voice Automation for Restaurants – Lemiya Rasheed, Noova One AI Automation FZE LLC, Founder
• UrbanBrik Sense – Riya Jadhav, iDigitalise Ltd., Director eCommerce

Rising Star – Special Mention:

In addition to the Top 5 teams , 6 additional  teams earned a Rising Star – Special Mention in recognition of the high quality, originality, and potential of their submissions. While they were not selected among the Top 5, these submissions distinguished themselves during evaluation and earned special recognition:

• Wellspring Discussion Guide Builder – Jamie Waskey - Co-founder & Research Director, Wellspring Research

• Clarity – Aleksandra Brankovic - Founder, Cultural Center Taraba LLC

• I CAN Companion App – Laura Brennan - Founder, I CAN Collective

• BooksToGather – Grace Karim Co-founder, Bookends.ae , Wadad H. Tabbara - Communications Consultant , and Iris Meinl Coach for Digital Transformation, NextGen Digital Advisors

• Maharat Empower – Dr. Hibah Shata, BDS, MSc, FDSRCSI, EFQM - CEO, Maharat Learning Center

• Aisfy Co-founder for Startups – Kanwal Shahzad - CEO, Aisfy

The overall quality of submissions was truly exceptional, and the judging process was highly competitive. Every participant demonstrated remarkable creativity, technical skill, and vision, and we are grateful for the time and effort invested in bringing these ideas to life. This Ideathon has not only showcased outstanding AI-driven solutions but also highlighted the spirit of innovation and collaboration within our community.

Congratulations again to the Top 5 teams and Rising Star recipients! Your contributions have made this ideathon a resounding success.

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