Tether IT Fest 2024: A platform of inspiration, technology and new opportunities
On December 6-7, 2024, Almaty hosted IT Fest 2024, organized by Tether together with the Academy of Digital Industries. The event became a unique platform for sharing knowledge, discussing trends and demonstrating innovative solutions in IT.
Key events of Tether IT Fest 2024:
- Pear Hackathon
At the hackathon, participants applied P2P technologies to realize their ideas. More than 20 teams competed for the $800 prize pool, demonstrating creativity and technical skills.
Hackathon winners:
1st place: Team NIC olds (MUIT) - Alyauov Erasyl, Elik Bakhtiyar and Adilov Dias. They received $500 for outstanding innovation.
2nd place: Shakurov Timur Zhanatovich, a schoolboy of 11th grade, who received a prize of $300.
- Master classes from experts
Egor Zudin, a specialist in web and mobile development, held a practical workshop where he shared insights on how to build a successful career in IT, create a strong portfolio and learn in-demand skills.
David Mark Clements, head of the Holepunch platform, spoke in an online format about using P2P technologies to develop innovative projects.
- Prizes and gifts
Every attendee of Tether's events had the opportunity to win a PlayStation, exclusive merchandise and discounts on educational courses. The grand prize - PlayStation - went to Erika Mishutina.
Why it matters?
IT Fest 2024 emphasized the potential of P2P technologies and blockchain in transforming the digital economy. Participants gained valuable knowledge and practical tools to help them develop in the rapidly changing world of technology.
Thank you to Tether and the Academy of Digital Industries for organizing a large-scale event that brought together professionals, students and schoolchildren to explore the digital future together.
See you at the next events!
