CAU Tech Hackathon 2026 is an international technology event, bringing together students, school pupils, engineers, and young innovators from different countries to work on real-world challenges in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and robotics, with the support of Cisco.
Throughout the hackathon, participants will collaborate in teams, solve practical cases, receive expert guidance, and compete for cash prizes, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a global tech environment.
🔹 Hackathon Tracks:
🧠 AI in Healthcare
A 48-hour hackathon focused on developing AI-powered solutions for healthcare, including medical data analysis, computer vision, intelligent systems, and digital health prototypes, supported by industry expertise and innovation standards promoted by Cisco.
🛡 Cybersecurity CTF (for university students (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ux8V-z-jz020dZ38Fse0bljoi00ErbJOm4owiS3nfatUOVRGMEZJUTJRWDZJTlMwME1WWDQ4VE1ITi4u))
A hands-on Capture the Flag competition in cybersecurity and ethical hacking, where participants tackle challenges in system security, cryptography, digital forensics, and network defense, supported by Cisco Networking Academy.
🤖 Robotics Challenge (for school students, grades 10–11)
An engineering competition where participants design, build, and program robots to complete technical missions under real competition conditions, fostering problem-solving and engineering thinking.
👥 Participation Format:
• Teams of 4 participants
• On-site participation at the Central Asian University campus
• Open to university students and school pupils (depending on the track)
💰 Cash prizes for winning teams
📜 Participation certificates
🌍 International collaboration and hands-on experience
👉 Registration is now open — apply via the links provided in the description.
📩 For inquiries:
@nazarovass
@An0rka