HELD UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY ABDEL FATTAH EL SISI, PRESIDENT OF THE ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

30 MARCH - 1 APRIL 2026

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER

TRANSFORMING ENERGY THROUGH COLLABORATION, ACTION AND REALISM

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RACE TO ZERO CHALLENGE

EMPOWERING TOMORROW'S ENERGY LEADERS

The Race to Zero Challenge empowers youth to take the lead in driving innovative, actionable solutions that support the global transition to a net-zero energy future. It highlights the urgent need for bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and cross-disciplinary collaboration among the next generation of leaders, engineers, and changemakers. Through this challenge, students are invited to explore and address real-world energy and climate issues - paving the way for a more sustainable, equitable, and carbon-free world.

JUDGING CRITERIA
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Race To Zero

JURY MEMBERS AND MENTORS

Karim Ehab Salah
Karim Ehab Salah

Managing Director for Renewable Energy and Corporate Entrepreneurship

Madkour Group
Dr. Hoda Elmosry
Dr. Hoda Elmosry

HOD Sustainability and Climate Change

Saudi Diyar Consultants
Ola El-Houfy
Ola El-Houfy

Sustainability Innovation Manager

DCarbon Global
Eng. Karim Magdy
Eng. Karim Magdy

Senior Reservoir Engineer

ADES Group
Prof. Abdelaziz Khlaifat
Prof. Abdelaziz Khlaifat

Professor of Petroleum Engineering/Chair - Petroleum and Energy Engineering Department

The American University in Cairo

RACE TO ZERO CHALLENGE CATEGORIES

EMERGING TRENDS IN ENERGY (1)

Renewable Energy & Clean Power

Renewable Energy & Clean Power

Projects that explore scalable solar, wind, bioenergy, or hybrid systems to replace fossil fuels and accelerate clean energy access.

UPSKILLING & RESKILLING

Sustainable Mobility & Low-Carbon Transport

Sustainable Mobility & Low-Carbon Transport

Ideas that promote greener transport including electric vehicles, sustainable fuels, or shared mobility solutions.

POWERING CHANGE

Digital Tools for Decarbonisation

Digital Tools for Decarbonisation

Tech-based innovations (apps, platforms, data systems) that track emissions, optimize energy use, or support climate resilience and planning.

BLUEPRINTS FOR SUSTAINABILITY

Energy Efficiency & Smart Solutions

Energy Efficiency & Smart Solutions

Innovations that reduce energy waste in buildings, industry, or infrastructure through IoT, AI, automation, or smart grid technology.

POWERING TOMORROW

Circular Economy & Waste-to-Energy

Circular Economy & Waste-to-Energy

Solutions that convert waste into usable energy, recycle materials, or extend the lifecycle of energy products in a closed-loop system.

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