Game Summit 2026 Has Concluded
The main purpose of the event, organized in partnership with the AzTU Incubation Center, AzTU Student Scientific Society, Holberton School Azerbaijan, and Startup Azerbaijan, was to bring together young people interested in gaming technologies, encourage innovative thinking, strengthen teamwork, and create a real technological environment for participants.
During the two-day summit, participants worked on various game projects, transforming their ideas into prototypes while improving their knowledge and skills through mentorship support and technical sessions.
Students from Azerbaijan Technical University, Baku Engineering University, UFAZ, Baku State University, Baku Higher Oil School, Azerbaijan State University of Economics, ADA University, Odlar Yurdu University, Azerbaijan State Maritime Academy, and Turkey-Azerbaijan University took part in the event.
At the end of the project, the teams presented their game projects to the jury panel. The jury included Anvar Khalid, Telman Hajibutayev, and Sadi Mammadli. Based on the jury’s evaluation, the winning teams were selected.
The first place winner was the “Penguins of Madagascar” team from AzTU. Team members included Beyali Safarov, Elvin Aliyev, Hasan Huseynzade, and Ismayil Ismayilzade.
Second place was awarded to the “MegaMorph” team from OYU, represented by Mahammad Maharramli and Shikhi Ibrahimov.
The “ZUUGZWANG” team from UNEC claimed third place. Team members were Mardan Azimli, Rustam Hasanli, Rovshan Hasanzade, and Mirgafar Mammadli.
Based on the jury’s decision, the “Quadra” team from BDU received an encouragement award. The team included Aytac Shakarzade, Nargiz Mehdiyeva, Turkan Karimova, and Nurlana Sadigli.
Special prizes were awarded to the winning teams by Holberton School Azerbaijan. The first-place team received a “Full Stack” course package, while the second- and third-place winners were awarded “Computer Science” course packages.
In addition, the encouragement award team received special gifts from the Student Trade Union Committee of Azerbaijan Technical University.
Game Summit 2026 was remembered as an important platform for increasing young people’s interest in the gaming industry, promoting innovative projects, and fostering new technological ideas.4
