Tunisia's national television, under the slogan "From Memory to the Future," kicked off a 24-hour hackathon on November 14, 2026, at the "Fadl Ben Ashour" creative and digital arts hub in Marsa. The event, organized by the Tunisian Television Establishment in partnership with the International Center for Digital Cultural Economy, aims to allow project initiators and young people to showcase their skills and talents in valuing and reviving the television archive.
The hackathon, which will run until the morning of November 15, 2026, and conclude with an announcement of winners on November 16, 2026, brings together 36 young participants from Tunisian universities and startups. They will be divided into six groups to work on projects that utilize modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and mixed reality to produce innovative content from the Tunisian Television's audiovisual archive.
According to Salwa Abdelkhalek, General Director of the International Center for Digital Cultural Economy, the event is part of the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of Tunisian Television (1966-2026). The goal is to produce high-quality content that highlights the value of the television archive and the importance of preserving it. The participants will have to complete their projects and prepare them for presentation on November 16.
The hackathon will culminate in the selection of three winning groups. The Tunisian Television Establishment hopes that all participating projects will result in creative content that showcases the value of the television archive. Shukri Ben Nasir, CEO of the Tunisian Television Establishment, emphasized that the organization aims to keep pace with modern technological developments and is open to students and startups that can provide intellectual and technological added value.
Ben Nasir highlighted that media institutions need a new, youthful perspective and visions that contribute to enhancing their impact and presence in the evolving media landscape. He stressed that the new generations of recipients are looking for media content that expresses them and matches their aspirations. The Tunisian Television Establishment is committed to achieving this by producing attractive content that keeps up with the transformations in the media field.
The CEO noted that the journalist is no longer the sole content creator, as new media specialties have emerged that can increase the attractiveness and value of content. He also announced that National Channel 2 is preparing a program dedicated to this hackathon, which will cover all stages of its implementation, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of Tunisian Television.
The event reflects the Tunisian Television Establishment's commitment to innovation and its willingness to collaborate with young people and startups to produce high-quality content that meets the aspirations of the new generations. The hackathon is expected to result in creative and innovative projects that enhance the value of the Tunisian Television archive and contribute to preserving the country's media heritage.
Key points
- The hackathon aims to produce high-quality content using modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and mixed reality.
- The event brings together 36 young participants from Tunisian universities and startups to work on projects that utilize the Tunisian Television's audiovisual archive.
- The hackathon will culminate in the selection of three winning groups, with the goal of preserving and enhancing the Tunisian Television archive.
Reporting sources
- Radio Gafsa · Radio Gafsa
