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Organized by the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, the “Manas BM Forum” brought together students, academicians, and young entrepreneurs. Held at the Rectorate Conference Hall, the event addressed a wide range of topics, from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to software engineering and innovative student projects. As part of the forum, students who ranked in the “Manas BM Hackathon 2026” competition were also awarded.

Rector Ceylan: Student Projects Shape the Future Technology Ecosystem

Rector of KTMU Prof. Dr. Alpaslan Ceylan emphasized that Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University aims to educate youth who not only acquire knowledge but also produce, develop, and transform it into societal benefit. He stated that the projects showcased at the forum clearly reflect the university’s vision focused on science, technology, and innovation. Prof. Dr. Ceylan noted that the students’ work, ranging from artificial intelligence to digital archiving, has the potential to shape the future technology ecosystem.

Emphasis on Youth Who Produce, Not Just Consume Technology

In her opening speech, the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Rita Ismailova highlighted the importance of educating students as individuals who develop new solutions rather than merely using technology. She stressed that in the field of artificial intelligence, the primary goal should go beyond usage, encouraging students to contribute as developers who design, build, and innovate.

Theme of the Hackathon: “ The Voice of Archive”

One of the most notable segments of the forum, the “Manas BM Hackathon 2026,” was held under the theme “The Voice of Archive.” The event highlighted new opportunities created by the integration of history and information technologies. It was emphasized that through digitalization, historical archives can be transformed into databases, enabling the generation of voice outputs from data and the development of intelligent systems.

Students Shared Their Projects with Academia and Industry

Within the scope of the forum, undergraduate and master's degree students presented their projects in both in-person and online sessions. Studies focusing on artificial intelligence applications, cybersecurity, modern information technologies, and software development processes attracted significant attention from participants. Throughout the event, students created an interdisciplinary environment by bridging academic knowledge with industry experience.

Awards Presented to Successful Teams

Following the hackathon held on April 3–4, the jury completed its evaluation. Teams that stood out with their creativity, originality in design, and presentation performance were honored with awards.