From November 8 to 10, the Smart City Hackathon was held at Aqtobe Hub, organized in partnership with the Digitalization Department of the Aktobe Region. This event involved not only talented developers and engineers but also students and schoolchildren who presented their ideas for improving urban infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life in Aktobe through digital technologies.

The hackathon became an important platform for exchanging ideas and developing prototypes of innovative projects focused on the digitization of urban environments. Participants worked on challenges in various fields such as smart resource management, energy efficiency improvement, transportation system enhancement, and the implementation of technologies to improve the quality of life for urban residents.

The prize fund for the hackathon amounted to 1 million tenge, which added an extra incentive for the participants. All attention is now focused on the results, which will be announced soon. Participants are eagerly awaiting to see who will have the opportunity to implement their projects and receive support for further development.

This hackathon showcased the high potential of Aktobe as a city open to innovation and digital technologies, marking an important step in the development of the smart city concept in Kazakhstan.