The “Game Summit 2026” event was held at Azerbaijan Technical University.
The event was organized by the AzTU Incubation Center, the Student Trade Union Committee, “Holberton School Azerbaijan,” and “Startup Azerbaijan,” with the aim of bringing together young people interested in game technologies, developing their innovative thinking and skills, promoting teamwork, and creating a real technological environment for participants.
In addition to Azerbaijan Technical University, students from Baku State University (BSU), Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), Baku Higher Oil School (BHOS), ADA University, Turkey-Azerbaijan University (TAU), Baku Engineering University (BEU), UFAZ – French-Azerbaijani University, Azerbaijan State Marine Academy, and Odlar Yurdu University participated in the competition.
Over two days, participants worked on various game projects, developed prototypes of their ideas, and improved their knowledge and skills through mentorship support and technical sessions.
At the end of the competition, teams presented their game projects to the jury. Based on the results, the AzTU team “Penguins of Madagascar” won first place, while “MegaMorph” from Odlar Yurdu University took second place, and “ZUUGZWANG” from UNEC took third place. The encouragement prize was awarded to the “Quadra” team from BSU.
Winning teams received diplomas and special awards from “Holberton School Azerbaijan.” The first-place team was awarded a “Full Stack” course package, while the second and third-place winners received “Computer Science” course packages. The encouragement prize team was awarded a special gift from the AzTU Student Trade Union Committee, and all other participants received certificates.
