National AI Hackathon 2026 — Namangan Stage

The Namangan stage of Uzbekistan's National AI Hackathon, run by the AI Alliance NGO as part of the nationwide programme that tours every region of the country and ends with a grand final in Tashkent in December 2026. Over four days, young people from the Namangan region turn their AI knowledge and ideas into a working project, guided by mentors from leading IT companies and evaluated by an expert panel. Tracks

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals
• Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Cybersecurity

Key details

• Dates: 24–27 September 2026
• Venue: Yoshlar ziyo maskani library, 101 Islam Karimov avenue, Namangan
• Eligibility: age 16+, valid ID, resident of the Namangan region, not previously registered at another stage of the hackathon
• Participation: free of charge
• Registration closes: 16 September 2026

Prizes

• 1st place — Apple MacBook Air
• 2nd place — 20,000,000 UZS
• 3rd place — 10,000,000 UZS
• Special awards for the most compelling presentation and the most relevant social project

The strongest teams from each regional stage move on to the National AI Hackathon grand final in Tashkent.

Event website