AITU HackDay: The Time for Industry 4.0 Has Come — June 25–26, exclusively for AITU students!
From June 25 to 26, 2026, the “AITU HackDay: Time for Industry 4.0 is Now” competition for developers will be held exclusively for Astana IT University students. The event is sponsored by the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation and organized by the Department of Science and Innovation in collaboration with the Industry 4.0 Research Center.
The main objective of the hackathon is to identify innovative IT solutions in the field of hydraulic engineering structures for practical implementation.
During 24 hours of continuous work, participants will transform their ideas into working product prototypes. Winners will be awarded cash prizes. The total prize fund of the hackathon is 500,000 KZT.
Format: Offline at Astana IT University, Atameken Space (1st floor).
Participation is free of charge.
Participant Requirements: Teams must consist of up to 3 members.
The main objective of the hackathon is to identify innovative IT solutions in the field of hydraulic engineering structures for practical implementation.
During 24 hours of continuous work, participants will transform their ideas into working product prototypes. Winners will be awarded cash prizes. The total prize fund of the hackathon is 500,000 KZT.
Format: Offline at Astana IT University, Atameken Space (1st floor).
Participation is free of charge.
Participant Requirements: Teams must consist of up to 3 members.
Infromational Telegram channel:
Registration deadline: June 25, 2026, by 09:00.
To participate, please register using the link below.
Stages of the Hackathon:
June 25, 2026
12:00 - 13:00 - Registration
13:00 - 14:00 - Coffee break
14:00 - 14:30 - Welcome speech
14:30 - 15:00 - Explanation of the task
15:00 - Teams begin working on the task
June 26, 2026.
15:00 - Teams finish working on the task.
15:00 – 16:00 - Project pitch (10 minutes per team)
16:00 – 17:00 - Jury meeting
17:00 – 18:00 - Awarding ceremony.
The task of the Hackathon:
«AITU Hackday: Time for Industry 4.0 is now»
Objective: To develop a model for systematization and catologization of hydraulic structures in the Zhambyl region
Sample architecture:
• Data collection is the collection of information on hydraulic structures in the Zhambyl region: canals, hydraulic posts, locks, water intakes, pumping stations, dams, dams, and other facilities.
• The formation of a digital catalog is the creation of a single database of objects with an indication of the name, type, location, technical parameters, condition and accessories.
• Geolocation of objects is the display of structures on a map with coordinates linked to districts, water bodies, and irrigation systems.
• Data systematization is the grouping of objects by type, purpose, technical condition, level of significance, and operational characteristics.
• Assessment of the condition of facilities is an analysis of the technical condition of structures based on passport data, surveys, photo recordings and operational information.
• Categorization is the distribution of objects by level: serviceable condition, requires monitoring, requires repair, emergency condition.
• Visualization and reporting is a web—based dashboard with a map, place cards, filters, analytics, and automatic report generation.
The main tasks of the teams:
• Develop the structure of a digital catalog of hydraulic structures.
• Collection and input of initial data on objects of the Zhambyl region.
• Development of criteria for systematization and classification of objects.
• Creating a geo-referenced database with technical specifications.
• Development of a model for assessing the technical condition of structures.
• Implementation of a web interface for viewing, searching, and analyzing objects.
• Formation of reporting forms and analytical reports on the state of the hydraulic infrastructure.
June 25, 2026
12:00 - 13:00 - Registration
13:00 - 14:00 - Coffee break
14:00 - 14:30 - Welcome speech
14:30 - 15:00 - Explanation of the task
15:00 - Teams begin working on the task
June 26, 2026.
15:00 - Teams finish working on the task.
15:00 – 16:00 - Project pitch (10 minutes per team)
16:00 – 17:00 - Jury meeting
17:00 – 18:00 - Awarding ceremony.
The task of the Hackathon:
«AITU Hackday: Time for Industry 4.0 is now»
Objective: To develop a model for systematization and catologization of hydraulic structures in the Zhambyl region
Sample architecture:
• Data collection is the collection of information on hydraulic structures in the Zhambyl region: canals, hydraulic posts, locks, water intakes, pumping stations, dams, dams, and other facilities.
• The formation of a digital catalog is the creation of a single database of objects with an indication of the name, type, location, technical parameters, condition and accessories.
• Geolocation of objects is the display of structures on a map with coordinates linked to districts, water bodies, and irrigation systems.
• Data systematization is the grouping of objects by type, purpose, technical condition, level of significance, and operational characteristics.
• Assessment of the condition of facilities is an analysis of the technical condition of structures based on passport data, surveys, photo recordings and operational information.
• Categorization is the distribution of objects by level: serviceable condition, requires monitoring, requires repair, emergency condition.
• Visualization and reporting is a web—based dashboard with a map, place cards, filters, analytics, and automatic report generation.
The main tasks of the teams:
• Develop the structure of a digital catalog of hydraulic structures.
• Collection and input of initial data on objects of the Zhambyl region.
• Development of criteria for systematization and classification of objects.
• Creating a geo-referenced database with technical specifications.
• Development of a model for assessing the technical condition of structures.
• Implementation of a web interface for viewing, searching, and analyzing objects.
• Formation of reporting forms and analytical reports on the state of the hydraulic infrastructure.