Esil University students developed AI solutions and prototypes at the international HackAlem AI hackathon. Projects were assessed across innovation, energy, creative industries, telecommunications, and other tracks.
JelAI, represented by Akarys Zarlykov, and AkimSim, represented by Malika Yerbolkyzy, each scored 91 points. BBC / ToiMatch — Nikita Kostrov — earned 82 points; Auto — Nurkeldi Saikali — 81; NExora — Yerzhan Ikramov, Dinmukhamed Seitzhan, and Sanzhar Turabayev — and HuITA — Nurlybek Userov and Nurasyl Aliaskhan — each earned 75. Aijok — Aliya Maksudova, Temirlan Nazarbayev, and Tolganai Sairanbekkyzy — scored 73.5; Ctrl+C — Abilkasym Mukhanbetgali and Sairan Saimov — 72; and OhayoData — Bekarys Nazymbek — 71. All participants received personalised certificates.
The teams were supported by Head of Department A.U. Mukhiyatdin, student research coordinator A.Z. Abdrakhmanova, and advisers and mentors U.D. Nesipbay, M.A. Issayeva, M.S. Tokasheva, N.B. Zhanabayev, E.M. Saurykov, L.M. Abdibekova, A.K. Yessentemirova, Z. Amanbaikyzy, K.E. Tainova, M.A. Seksembayeva, Z.M. Mysszhanov, A.I. Akmoldina, D.B. Kenebayeva, A.D. Ashok, and G.T. Aziyeva. Participation offered students valuable practical experience and opportunities to develop professional skills.