Saudi Board of Grievances launches Judicial Intelligence Hackathon: key details for legal professionals
Registration is open for the Judicial Intelligence Hackathon, an initiative by Saudi Arabia's Board of Grievances to improve the efficiency of judicial procedures through advanced technology and practical, sustainable solutions.
The window runs from Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, through Jan. 20, 2026. Finalists will be announced on Jan. 23, 2026, with virtual presentations on Jan. 28.
Who should apply
- Teams of 3-5 participants.
- Each team must be led by a Saudi citizen or an academic staff member, age 18 or older.
- Registration is via the board's digital platform; a preliminary proposal is required.
Tracks and problem statements
- AI for administrative justice: Reduce procedural errors and offenses in virtual court sessions; improve classification for lawsuit filings.
- Digital innovation for user journeys: Simplify document submission when initiating lawsuits; build accessibility solutions so seniors and people with disabilities can use board services more easily.
Submission requirements
- Demonstrate legal and operational viability within administrative court workflows.
- Apply advanced technology with appropriate quality standards.
- Show clear relevance to the board's operations, with measurable impact and long-term sustainability.
Key dates
- Registration: Dec. 28, 2025 - Jan. 20, 2026
- Finalists announced: Jan. 23, 2026
- Virtual discussions and presentations: Jan. 28, 2026
Why it matters for practitioners
This program signals a push to reduce friction in administrative litigation: fewer procedural missteps, faster filing accuracy, and better support for virtual hearings. It also prioritizes accessibility and user-centered service delivery, which can raise the quality and speed of case handling across chambers and divisions.
Ideas teams might pursue
- Pre-hearing and pre-filing checks that flag missing elements and potential procedural violations in virtual court workflows.
- AI-based classification for incoming cases to improve routing, consistency, and workload balancing.
- Guided document intake with accessibility features (clear language, screen reader support, large-type options) to help seniors and people with disabilities complete filings without friction.
For accessibility work, consider aligning with the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): WCAG overview. For software quality, referencing established models can help, such as ISO/IEC 25010.
Practical tips for your proposal
- Map the end-to-end journey: filing, classification, hearing preparation, and decision support-identify where errors and delays occur today.
- Define measurable outcomes (e.g., reduce filing errors, cut review time, improve classification accuracy).
- Address privacy, security, and explainability where AI is involved; outline data governance and auditing steps.
- Plan for sustainability: maintenance, model updates, localization, and training for court personnel.
- Submit via the board's digital portal before Jan. 20, 2026.
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