Results of the regional IT championship "Skills for geeks" - 2026

On April 8, 2026, the East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Development of Education "Örken" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region held the annual regional championship "Skills for geeks" among school students in grades 5-11 in the competencies "Programming" and "3D Modeling" in the age categories 10+ and 14+.

The championship aims to create conditions for developing the creative and intellectual abilities of school students, identifying gifted students, and forming their skills in practical problem-solving in real professional situations. The qualifying rounds were held from February 9 to 27 in all districts and cities of the region. More than 680 students representing 150 teams participated. Based on the results of the qualifying stage, 138 school students from 18 teams, who demonstrated a high level of proficiency in modeling, programming, and sports robotics skills, advanced to the finals. The evaluation of the competition works was conducted by professional independent experts - representatives of educational organizations.

Competency "3D Modeling", age category 10+:

1st place – team from Glubokovsky District;

2nd place – team from the city of Ridder;

3rd place – team from Tarbagataysky District.

Competency "3D Modeling", age category 14+:

1st place – team from Glubokovsky District;

2nd place – team from Shemonaikhinsky District;

3rd place – team from Zaisansky District.

Competency "Programming", age category 10+:

1st place – team from the city of Ridder;

2nd place – team from the city of Ust-Kamenogorsk;

3rd place – team from the State Institution "Regional Specialized IT School-Lyceum" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region.

Competency "Programming", age category 14+:

1st place – team from the State Institution "Regional Specialized Lyceum "BILIM-INNOVATION" for Gifted Children";

2nd place – team from the State Institution "Regional Specialized IT School-Lyceum" of the Education Department of the East Kazakhstan Region;

3rd place – team from Shemonaikhinsky District.

The awards ceremony for the overall team standings in the competencies will take place in May 2026 as part of the 13th annual regional IT festival "New Generation". The winners will be awarded valuable prizes, cups, medals, and certificates, and all championship participants will receive certificates of participation.