The largest offline hackathon, Decentrathon 4.0, will take place in Kazakhstan.

From September 13-14, 2025, Kazakhstan will host the largest offline hackathon, Decentrathon 4.0, spanning 20 cities across the country. The event is organized by Astana Hub in collaboration with the Blockchain & AI Technology Center, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Students, entrepreneurs, and IT professionals are invited to participate, with over 2,500 people expected to take part.

The hackathon focuses on artificial intelligence, allowing participants to develop and present their own solutions. Applications are accepted until September 12. Participants must be at least 18 years old, although high school students can join as part of a team led by an adult captain.

The prize pool totals 15 million tenge, and winners will be announced at the Digital Bridge 2025 forum. Madzhan Madiev, CEO of Astana Hub, emphasized the importance of supporting young innovators and the significance of their ideas, while Aida Kaskyrbek, CEO of BAITC, highlighted that talented participants can be found in all regions of the country.

Partners of the AI track include CenterCredit Bank, BCC-HUB, and inDrive, which will offer participants real-world challenges. The best solutions may receive practical implementation. The hackathon will take place in various cities, including Almaty, Astana, Kyzylorda, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Zhezkazgan. Participants can expect mentorship support, branded merchandise, and prizes.

Registration is available at decentrathon.ai.

Source: gov.kz