A national multi-location hackathon, "Decentrathon 2.0," with a prize pool of $50,000, took place at Dulat University.

The organizing committee of the event included Astana Hub, the regional Zhambyl Hub, the Blockchain Center Research Laboratory, Dulat University's Commercialization Department, and the Corporate Clients Department.

The goal of the competition was to provide young professionals in the IT sector with the necessary resources, knowledge, and support to develop innovative startups and entrepreneurial initiatives. The challenge for the participating teams was to propose new solutions to current problems and develop innovative product ideas within 48 hours.

In an online format, Kazakhstan's Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Yasslan Madiyev, addressed the participants, wishing them success and expressing high expectations from the young professionals who would create global projects.

"Decentrathon 2.0" included participants from 17 regions of Kazakhstan, as well as the cities of Astana and Almaty. Over 2,500 participants registered for this year's hackathon, with 43 teams from Zhambyl region, comprising 113 members, taking part. They worked on solving tasks across four main areas: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Game Development (GameDev), and the creation of small Telegram applications.

Jaydarbek Tanaev, Head of Dulat University's Commercialization Department, spoke at the event, emphasizing the importance of the competition. He noted that in the technology era, every young generation has the opportunity to launch their own startup, but the key is finding relevant problems and devising ways to solve them. He also highlighted that the multi-location hackathon not only impacts national industries but also offers young talents the chance to contribute to the development of global technologies and artificial intelligence.

Throughout the competition, teams competed by demonstrating their knowledge, skills, and experience, while presenting their projects to leading companies. The focus was on the societal benefits and economic viability of the developed projects. Under the guidance of IT specialists, participants had the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills.