DIG DEV KGZ 2024 Hackathon

DIG DEV KGZ 2024 Hackathon

The Graduate School of Development’s Institute of Public Policy and Administration (IPPA) invites bachelor's students to join the “DIG DEV KGZ 2024: Digitalisation for Development” hackathon, a featured event in the upcoming Digital Forum 2024: From Vision to Voice.

Event Details:

• Hackathon Dates: 8–9 November 2024
• Location: Light Academy College of Engineering, 23 Sukhe-Batora Street, Bishkek
• Team Structure: Groups of 3-5 students
• Challenge Duration: 18 hours

Hackathon Challenges
Teams will develop prototype applications that address critical issues within one of the following categories:

1. Digitalisation of public administration;
2. Artificial intelligence, big data, and cybersecurity;
3. Smart cities.

Prizes:
Each category will feature a winning team, awarded $650. Additional special nominations will receive certificates and gifts.

Award Ceremony
The award ceremony will take place at the Digital Forum 2024: From Vision to Voice on 14 November 2024 at the Orion Hotel. Organised by IPPA in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic and the DCASA-KR project, this event will convene scientists, activists, and policymakers to explore the future of digitalisation in government.

Registration
To participate, please complete the registration form before 4 November 2024.

Registration form

In case you have any questions, please reach out to digitalforum.uca@gmail.com.