alem
techfest2027
Four days of robotics, AI, drones and engineering in Astana. School and university teams from Kazakhstan and abroad compete, build and learn side by side.
Grow human capital by bringing young people into STEM
Alem Tech Fest is the international festival of USTEM Foundation, the official FIRST operator for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. In 2027 the festival moves to the new campus of the Kazakh National University of Sports in Astana.
Teams aged 4 to 25 and older bring robots, drones, satellites and code. Results count toward national rankings and qualification to international championships.
See how it was in 2026
Vlog from Central Asia's largest STEM festival.
Competition
based learning
Pick the track that fits your team. Regulations and field specs are sent to registered teams.
The track list is preliminary and may be adjusted. Final regulations will be published before registration closes.
Four days at KNUS
Preliminary schedule. Detailed timing per track is shared with teams in early February.
Kazakh National University of Sports
A new campus in Astana, opened in July 2026: a glass-roofed atrium, an indoor athletics arena, sports halls, a conference stage and an outdoor stadium. All competition zones are under one roof.
15 Karkaraly St., Astana, Kazakhstan
Fly into Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Taxi apps (Yandex Go, inDrive) work across the city.
Daytime is usually around −10 °C, nights often drop below −20 °C, and it is windy. Bring a warm coat, hat and gloves.
Come to watch
Where to stay
Visas and entry to Kazakhstan
Citizens of 80+ countries can enter Kazakhstan without a visa. Check your passport country below, then follow the steps.
Based on the list of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan as of October 2026. Visa rules can change: confirm with the nearest Kazakhstan embassy before buying tickets. Official sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Visa and Migration Portal.
Register your team
One form per team. The organizers confirm each registration and send regulations, invoices and the invitation letter if you request one.
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