Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 21 May 2026 – At DataVolt, innovation starts with people. Through our partnership with the Energy & Water Academy (EWA) in Saudi Arabia and Shirin College in Uzbekistan, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of digital infrastructure talent; creating problem-solvers and equipping them with the skills to tackle real-world challenges.

This year, three of our exceptional trainees earned the opportunity to represent DataVolt and EWA at ITEX 2026 in Malaysia, Asia’s premier innovation event, and showcase their own engineering inventions they have developed as part of their studies.

From Training to Global Stage

The journey to ITEX 2026 began at the EWAthon Innovation Camp, where trainees refined their ideas, strengthened their technical capabilities, and developed the confidence to present on a global platform. Selected from a pool of 88 trainee ideas, our DataVolt trainee projects reflect a shared ambition: to create scalable, practical solutions that address some of today’s most pressing global challenges.

Innovating for a Sustainable Future

Diyorbek Ismatov: Advancing Access to Clean Water

Diyorbek’s innovation is a solar-powered water purification system designed to make safe drinking water more accessible. By leveraging solar energy and low-temperature evaporation, the system can purify water efficiently in both fixed and portable formats.

This solution is particularly impactful for regions with limited access to clean water, as well as for travellers and remote communities.

Aljury Alqurashy: Smarter Renewable Energy Systems

Aljury’s project focuses on improving the performance and reliability of renewable energy systems through a Smart Multi-Source Hybrid Energy Panel.

By integrating solar, thermoelectric, and hydrovoltaic technologies, the system addresses common inefficiencies, such as performance loss due to heat and energy gaps during non-solar hours, unlocking more consistent and efficient energy output.

Lamyaa Alrashedi: Enhancing Solar Efficiency

Lamyaa’s innovation tackles a critical challenge in solar systems: heat management. Her project improves inverter efficiency and longevity by reducing internal heat, helping systems operate more effectively over time.

As global demand for solar energy continues to grow, solutions like this play a vital role in enhancing system performance and sustainability.

Building the Future Through Talent

The creativity, technical expertise, and determination of our trainees was well received, with the team coming home with 5 medals between them. More importantly these wins highlight the success of our training programs in partnership with EWA and Shirin College, and demonstrate the pivotal role of education, mentorship, and industry collaboration in building the future talent pipeline for the digital age.  

🥇 Diyorbek Ismatov – Gold Medal & Special Award
🥈 Aljury Alqurashi – Silver Medal
🥉 Lamyaa Alrashedi – Bronze Medal & Special Award

Congratulations to Diyorbek, Aljury and Lamyaa on your well-deserved success. Stay tuned for more updates from our DataVolt Academy trainees!

A Message from Gary Hazel, Director of Talent Development, DataVolt

“One of the most rewarding parts of these programs is seeing the passion, confidence, and ambition of our trainees firsthand — whether in Saudi Arabia through EWA or in Uzbekistan through our partnership with Shirin College.

From the beginning, our vision at DataVolt was never simply to deliver training programs. Our aim has always been to develop globally competitive talent capable of driving the future of AI, Digital Infrastructure, and sustainable technologies across the Kingdom and beyond.

What makes me most proud is seeing these young trainees transform their curiosity, motivation, and learning into real-world innovations that can positively impact industries and communities. Events such as ITEX 2026 are powerful proof that the talent exists — our responsibility is to create the environment, partnerships, mentorship, and opportunities that allow them to excel.

I have had the privilege of personally engaging with many of these trainees throughout their journey, listening to their ideas, their aspirations, and their excitement for the future. Their energy and commitment give me tremendous confidence that they will become future industry leaders, innovators, and contributors to the growth of DataVolt and the wider digital economy.

The success achieved at ITEX 2026 is not only a reflection of the trainees themselves, but also a testament to the strength of the partnerships we have built with EWA, Shirin College, our faculty teams, and the continued trust and support of DataVolt leadership and shareholders who believe deeply in investing in the next generation of local talent.

This is exactly why these programs matter.”

— Gary Hazel
Director of Talent Development, DataVolt