Our Faculty Students Are Taking Part in the HackAlem AI Hackathon!

Students from the Faculty of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are participating in HackAlem AI powered by OpenAI, a large-scale AI hackathon taking place in Astana.

Launched on September 23, HackAlem AI is one of the first major events of AI MONTH and one of the largest artificial intelligence hackathons organized in Kazakhstan.

During the hackathon, teams of up to three participants are developing Agentic AI solutions for 10 key sectors of the economy. One of the main requirements is to use Codex and the OpenAI API to transform an idea into a working technological solution within a limited timeframe.

The total value of prizes and technological resources provided through the hackathon is estimated at up to $1.1 million. This includes up to $1 million in OpenAI technological resources, as well as OpenAI API resources and a $100,000 cash prize pool.

🏆 The winners of HackAlem AI will be recognized on the stage of AI & Digital Bridge 2026.

A key feature of the hackathon is its practical focus: rather than simply discussing the potential applications of artificial intelligence, participants are challenged to develop working AI solutions for real-world industry needs within a limited timeframe.

For our students, this is a valuable opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice, work with cutting-edge AI technologies, gain teamwork experience, and turn their ideas into real-world solutions.

💡 10 sectors. Agentic AI. Real challenges – real technological solutions.

We wish our students success, innovative ideas, and outstanding results!