MTS and AFK "System" to host IT hackathon at U-NOVUS forum in Tomsk
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Listen up, folks! The charitable fund "Systema" and MTS are hosting an IT hackathon at the U-NOVUS forum in Tomsk, Russia. This exciting event will see students and IT experts from across the nation brainstorming tech solutions for environmental monitoring and boosting the safety of self-balancing scooters. That's right, you heard it!
Now, you might be wondering, what's so special about this U-NOVUS forum? Well, it's a forum for young scholars, happening in Tomsk in 2025, focusing on technological leadership and the implementation of national projects in the region. In 2024, 35 student teams shared their ideas for startup ventures[2]. Twelve technology solutions by young minds attracted a total investment of 19.5 million rubles from investors.
Excited about this hackathon? So are we! On top of that, student-friendly lectures from MTS and other innovative companies are planned to enlighten students about the tech careers of the future. In Tomsk's universities, there will also be a series of career meetings with major employers from the AFC "Systema" group.
Tagir Sitdekov, president of AFC "Systema," shares the company's enthusiasm for investing in the future, even before it became mainstream, before everyone started talking about technological sovereignty. The plan is to launch new joint laboratories, educational programs, and partnerships with leading universities and scientific institutions, according to the press statement.
The U-NOVUS forum will feature an exhibition of innovative developments and university startups, scientific-technological lectures, expert sessions. A business breakfast for young scholars will also take place, featuring prominent Russian companies like MTS, Binnopharm Group, GK "Element," Gazprom, Hydrogen Technologies Center, Sputniks, NaturaSiberica, and others[3].
So, gear up and get ready to innovate, Tomsk! The countdown to the IT hackathon and U-NOVUS forum has begun! Stay tuned for more updates.
Engaging in the IT hackathon at the U-NOVUS forum in Tomsk not only offers an opportunity for technology solutions, but also serves as a platform for education and self-development, with student-friendly lectures from MTS and other innovative companies, and career meetings with major employers, all aiming to enlighten students about the technology careers of the future. With the launch of new joint laboratories, educational programs, and partnerships with leading universities and scientific institutions, the event is poised to further technology education and self-development in Tomsk.
