The Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University has launched an international hackathon bringing together young programmers and creative students. This year’s competition, titled “Tech QyzPU Niğde Hack: AI and Skilled Professions,” aims to develop modern technological skills and support innovative thinking.
The event is organized within the framework of an initiative by the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to enhance the prestige of skilled professions. In addition, the hackathon contributes to fulfilling the tasks of digitalization and AI development outlined in the President’s annual Address to the Nation.
The project is being held as part of a bilateral agreement with Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University (Republic of Turkey) and the Niğde Technopark.
At the opening ceremony, the Acting Chair of the Board – Rector Sabit Suatay delivered a welcoming speech, emphasizing the significance of the event:
“The upcoming 24 hours will become a practical platform for you. A hackathon is not just a competition—it is a celebration of innovation and creativity. Our university is implementing important projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, digital pedagogy, IT, and EdTech. Therefore, this hackathon fully aligns with our strategic goals.”
The main goal of the 24-hour marathon is to develop innovative software solutions within a limited timeframe through teamwork. This year, 20 teams from nearly ten universities across the country are competing. Organizers have provided participants with high-speed internet, workspaces, electricity, and free meals and beverages.
Professor Alper Aytekin, Dean of the Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, also welcomed the participants: “I am truly pleased with the launch of this hackathon, held within the cooperation between Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University and the Kazakh National Women’s Teacher Training University. We see this event not just as a competition, but as a step that opens the way to a new stage and new opportunities. That is why we consider every participant a winner. I am confident that this hackathon will open doors for your future achievements. Our university is also taking steps to implement joint projects.”
For Adilet Zhubatyr, a second-year Information Technology student at XATU and a member of the team “X Pluse,” this is the first experience of its kind: “Artificial intelligence is actively developing in Kazakhstan. This is my first time participating in a hackathon—I think it will be interesting and useful. There are three of us in the team, and we hope to successfully solve our chosen case within 24 hours. We prepared in advance and brought all the necessary equipment. I hope to gain new experience and a lot of knowledge. Many thanks to the organizers, and I wish victory to all participants,” the student shared.
