Webster Tashkent Hosts First Hackathon, Celebrating Student Innovation

Tashkent, Uzbekistan – Nov. 2, 2024 – Webster University in Tashkent proudly hosted its first Hackathon, bringing together talented students to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills. Held in partnership with IQtidorly in the university’s Grand Hall, the event featured a range of innovative projects that captivated both judges and attendees.

Out of 83 registered projects, the top eight competed in the final rounds. After an exciting day filled with pitching sessions, intense Q&A rounds, and insightful feedback, the following teams emerged as winners, each receiving a $1,000 prize for their outstanding solutions:

Hackathon Winners:

Avi AI

• Habibulloxon Xayrulloxojayev
• Chen Valeria
• Bekzod Tkhirov

Arthub

• Shakhzod Ibragimov
• Pulatova Malika
• Ruzmetova Zarina

Schedule Optimiser

• Omadbek Dilshodbekov
• Abbas Shodiev

Skygeeks

• Saidakbar Nasirov
• Bayramov Xabibulloh
• Malika Mirzayeva
• Niginaxon Khasanova

Special appreciation goes to our partners — Vention, Uzinfocom, Applied Labs, Ipoteka Bank, and Vivo — whose support and involvement enriched the event. The Hackathon provided a unique networking platform where students connected with industry professionals, explored career opportunities and showcased their tech skills.

The event opened with inspiring speeches from Webster Tashkent’s Interim Rector, Dr. Anthony Jarvis, executive director of the Center for the Implementation of Webster University Programs in Tashkent, Dr. Rasul Rakhmonov and notable guest speakers such as Mr. Mirjalol Mirsabitov, founder of IQtidorly, along with academic leaders Dr. Nitin Goje and Dr. Maximo Nacional. Their insights highlighted the power of technology and innovation, motivating students to push their limits.

The Webster Tashkent Hackathon 2024 was more than just a competition. It offered unique sponsorship opportunities for organizations to connect with a dynamic community of future tech leaders. With benefits like brand placement, direct access to talent and project testing partnerships, sponsors gained visibility and engaged with over 5,000 students and faculty.

Webster University in Tashkent is thrilled with the success of this inaugural event and takes great pride in supporting the talent and ambition of its students. We look forward to seeing these projects evolve and make an impact in the tech community.

About Webster University in Tashkent: Established in 2019 through the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Webster University in Tashkent is an official campus of Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri. As the premier American university in Central Asia, Webster Tashkent is committed to ensuring high-quality learning that transforms students for global citizenship and individual excellence.