Gifthone

The 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG)

A global competition fostering innovation & problem-solving among gifted individuals

Pre-conference activity of APCG 2026 to accelerate talent & solutions for global challenges.

Participants: Gifted youth, young professionals, and innovators (15-30 yrs).

Gifthone at APCG 2026

A Global Initiative for Nurturing Gifted Innovation

Introduction

The Gifthone at APCG 2026 is a global competition designed to foster innovation and problem-solving among gifted individuals. As a pre-conference activity for the Asia Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG) 2026, the Gifthone serves as a platform for identifying, nurturing, and accelerating talent in key strategic fields. The initiative provides a structured and competitive environment where participants can develop groundbreaking solutions to pressing global challenges, supported by mentorship and industry engagement.

Gifthone aims to harness the creativity of gifted students, young professionals, and innovators to create scalable and impactful solutions. This event fosters collaboration and provides a stepping stone for participants to transition their ideas into viable projects.

Objectives

  • Empower gifted individuals by providing a structured platform to showcase their talents and develop innovations.
  • Encourage collaboration and problem-solving in key strategic areas aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.
  • Generate actionable solutions that can be further developed through the Incubation Program.
  • Offer mentorship and funding opportunities to help participants refine their ideas and bring them to market.

Event Structure

Duration & Important Dates:
  • Start: April 2025 (early launch with online preparation and mentoring sessions).
  • APCG 2026 Event (7-11 February 2026): 2–3 days in-person for final project preparation, pitching, and awards.
Gifthone Registration Begins25th April 2025
Gifthone Registration Closes15th June 2025
Shortlisted Teams Announced1st July 2025
Virtual Gifthone Runs15th July 2025 to January 2026
Final In-person Pitching
(selected teams only)		7th to 11th February 2026

Theme: Educational Innovation

Educational Innovation Theme

Challenges

Specific challenges within each theme will be curated in collaboration with academic, industry, and government stakeholders.

Participation

Why Join the Gifthone?
  • 🌍 Learn from global industry leaders & mentors
  • ✈️ Win a sponsored trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • 🚀 Compete for seed funding to launch your idea
Who Can Join?
  • Gifted youth (students), young professionals, and innovators (15-30 years old)
  • Group participation of 2-5 members per team
  • Selection process: Application-based, ensuring diversity and inclusivity

Activities

  • Team formation and confirmation
  • Mentored ideation sessions
  • Rapid prototyping and problem-solving workshops
  • Final presentations and judging
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Gifthone Application QR Code

Scan the QR code or click here to apply for Gifthone APCG 2026

Come join us for APCG 2026

in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia!
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