The World's Premier AI in Education HackathonEdTech 3.0
Seven days. Four challenge tracks. 20 world-class mentors. Join the builders who are rewriting how humanity learns.
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The defining hackathon for the future of learning
Education is the highest-leverage problem of our time. Billions of students lack access to quality instruction. The world's best teachers can't scale. And the gap between what AI can do and what classrooms actually use has never been wider.
EdTech 3.0 is the global hackathon built to close that gap — in seven days.
We bring together the world's most ambitious ML engineers, EdTech founders, researchers, and educators to build pilot-ready AI agents that transform real learning outcomes. Unlike most hackathons, EdTech 3.0 isn't about demos — it's about deployment-ready solutions.
You'll build across one of four structured challenge tracks, guided by 20 global mentors with deep expertise in AI, pedagogy, and EdTech products — and your work will be evaluated by a panel of 30 judges drawn from top technology companies, world-leading universities, and the most respected online learning platforms on the planet.
This event is backed by media coverage across global platforms, industry press, and thought-leadership publications. The projects built here will be seen.
WHY JOIN?
Why EdTech 3.0 is different
Most hackathons give you a weekend and a Slack channel. EdTech 3.0 gives you a structured, mentor-driven week — designed to produce work you can actually launch.
Challenge Tracks
Four tracks. One mission: transform how the world learns.
Each track is built around a high-stakes, real-world problem in education. You'll have access to structured mentor sessions, curated datasets or APIs, and track-specific workshops led by practitioners who have worked on exactly these problems.
# Track 01
AI Tutors & Personalized Learning
# The best human tutors adapt in real time to how a student thinks, struggles, and succeeds. AI can now do this at planetary scale.
primary_goal="Build intelligent tutoring agents that personalise learning paths, adjust difficult…"
stack="OpenAI API + LangChain + Vercel AI SDK"
# Track 02
Assessment & Feedback Automation
# Teachers spend up to 40% of their time on administrative tasks. Grading, feedback, progress reporting — time that should go to students.
primary_goal="Build agents that automate assessment intelligently: not just marking answers right…"
stack="OpenAI + Claude + RAG"
# Track 03
Accessibility & Inclusive Learning
# Quality education remains inaccessible to hundreds of millions of students — because of language, disability, geography, or economic circumstance.
primary_goal="Build agents that break these barriers: multilingual tutors, tools for learners wit…"
stack="Whisper + ElevenLabs + GPT-4"
# Track 04
Real Classroom AI (Live Use Case)
# For teams with access to a real educational partner, school, or learning environment. Build, test, and document your agent in a live setting.
primary_goal="This track is judged with special weight on real-world evidence — early results, te…"
stack="OpenAI API + Claude + LangChain"
$10,000+ Prize Pool
Win cash, credits, and tools to keep building after the hackathon.
$1,000 Cash + $1,100+ in Rewards
Take home the biggest prize for building something that truly stands out.
- $1,000 cash
- 2-Year CodeCrafters VIP ($1,000 value)
- UniBee Pro (3 months)
$500 Cash + $450+ in Rewards
- $500 cash
- 1-Year CodeCrafters VIP
- UniBee Pro (3 months)
$350 Cash + $300+ in Rewards
- $350 cash
- 6-Month CodeCrafters VIP
- UniBee Pro (3 months)
Creativity, originality, and community love all get rewarded.
Inference Sponsorship
$1,000+ valueGet free AI compute for 1 month to build, test, and scale your project - no credit card needed.
Extra rewards for top teams:
Interview Cake Access
$4,000+ valueSharpen your coding and interview skills with full access to a top-tier prep platform.
Free .XYZ Domain
Top 100 ParticipantsLaunch your project or personal brand with a free domain for 1 year.
Participant Timeline
Your path from registration to recognition
Scroll sideways to track milestones. Mentor office hours are highlighted.
# Step 01
Registration Open
date="Now"
summary="Apply free — spots are limited."
# Step 02
Team Formation Closes
date="June 1, 2026"
summary="Discord community is active. Find teammates and lock…"
# Step 03
Kickoff Event
date="June 6, 2026"
summary="Live panel + starter datasets & APIs released per tra…"
# Step 04
Building Begins
date="June 18, 2026"
summary="All four tracks go live. Start building your pilot-re…"
# Step 05
Mentor Week
date="June 18–24, 2026"
type="mentor_session"
summary="Office hours, track workshops, AI Agent Architecture…"
# Step 06
Submission Deadline
date="June 25, 23:59 UTC"
summary="Final submissions due. No extensions."
# Step 07
Judging Period
date="June 26 – July 2, 2026"
summary="30 expert judges review all submissions across key cr…"
# Step 08
Winners Announced
date="July 5, 2026"
summary="Winners announced live. "
Mentorship Hub
Browse mentors by expertise and challenge track first, then dive into session formats built for your team.
# Mentor 01
Puneet Nagpal
Marketing Consultant & Growth Advisor ·
# I am available to mentor teams on go-to-market strategy, product positi…
status="open"
# Mentor 02
Debabrata Nag
WW Head / Chief of Central Operations · Bolt
# I am available to mentor teams on product strategy, operational scalabi…
status="open"
The Jury
30 judges. The most rigorous evaluation in EdTech.
◆What judges are looking for
EdTech 3.0 has assembled 30 expert judges from leading technology companies, globally ranked universities, and top online education platforms. This is an industry-grade review panel.
Artem Volokitin
CEO & Founder
Art for Introvert
Creative / Artistic JudgeArtem Volokitin is the CEO and Founder of Art for Introvert, a leading EdTech platform focused on creating engaging and accessible learning experiences through innovative educational formats. With more than five years of experience in the education sector, he has built and scaled a widely recognized educational project offering creative “summary-style” courses designed to make complex subjects more approachable and engaging for modern learners. Artem’s expertise spans product management, growth strategy, marketing, and business development, combining strong strategic thinking with a passion for transforming how people learn. As a founder and product leader, he is dedicated to building impactful educational products that reach broad audiences and deliver measurable learning value.
I'm looking for teams creating bold and user-centered learning products that combine strong execution, innovative educational experiences, and scalable growth potential to make learning more engaging and accessible.
Aijana Abdesova
ADAP/Education Officer
UNICEF Kyrgyzstan
Creative / Artistic JudgeAijana is the ADAP/Education Officer at UNICEF, where she leads initiatives that empower children and young people through education, digital engagement, and volunteer-driven programs. Her work spans designing national partnerships with government and civil society organizations, building the capacity of educators and community stakeholders, and managing youth-focused platforms such as U-Report Kyrgyzstan and the Bebbo parenting app. With deep experience in education programming, child rights advocacy, and leveraging technology to reach underserved communities, Aijana is passionate about solutions that expand access to quality learning and create meaningful opportunities for every child to thrive.
I'm looking for teams building practical and inclusive AI solutions that strengthen learning outcomes, empower educators and students, and ensure that every child has access to safe and equitable educational opportunities.
Oleg Smirnov
AI Researcher
White Circle
Technical JudgeOleg is an AI Researcher at White Circle , an AI safety lab focused on building safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. His experience spans leading quantitative research at a high-frequency trading firm and founding a nonprofit EdTech platform for language schools. An International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalist, he combines deep mathematical rigor with entrepreneurial experience to develop AI agents that are safe, unbiased, and capable of improving learning outcomes at scale.
I'm looking for teams building deployable AI solutions that meaningfully improve learning outcomes while demonstrating strong technical rigor, thoughtful design, and a clear commitment to safety and ethics.
Karen Nikoghosyan
CEO
eSwap Global INC
Business / Ethics JudgeKaren is an entrepreneur and technology executive with extensive experience across AI, B2B SaaS, and large-scale eCommerce systems. Having served as CTO of multiple SaaS ventures and founded a major eCommerce company, he currently leads eSwap Global Inc. as CEO. A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Karen brings deep expertise in building and scaling technology-driven businesses, with a strong focus on innovation, product strategy, and practical AI adoption. Through his involvement in numerous international hackathons and startup ecosystems, he actively supports teams in transforming ambitious ideas into scalable, impactful products.
I'm looking for teams that combine strong technical execution with clear educational impact and build AI solutions capable of solving real-world learning challenges at scale.
Anastasia Rodina
Product Lead
VC studio Dreamdaze
Business / Ethics JudgeAnastasia Rodina is a Product Lead at Dreamdaze, a venture studio focused on building and scaling digital products for early-stage startups. She specializes in 0→1 product development in complex and regulated markets, leading products from idea to launch within months and achieving up to 90% user conversion in high-friction user journeys. Her experience spans product strategy, customer discovery, and designing scalable systems that support rapid growth, including platforms serving more than 10,000 users. Anastasia is passionate about transforming ambitious ideas into products that deliver clear value and measurable impact.
I'm looking for teams that deeply understand their users, validate real educational needs, and build AI-powered products that are both technically strong and capable of delivering meaningful learning outcomes at scale.
Amer Sheeny
Senior Software Engineer
Meta
Technical JudgeAmer Sheeny is a Staff Engineer with more than a decade of experience building large-scale software systems, including nearly nine years at Meta. Alongside his work on high-impact platforms, he leads independent app development projects focused on practical AI applications, product growth, and scalable digital infrastructure. His expertise spans mobile and backend engineering, Android development, AI integration, R&D, and Python-based systems. With a strong background in designing and shipping products used at scale, Amer brings a technical and product-focused perspective to evaluating innovative educational technologies.
I'm looking for teams building technically strong and scalable AI-powered products that solve real educational challenges with thoughtful engineering, usability, and long-term impact in mind.
Abrar Afzal
Product Manager
Imobisoft
Business / Ethics JudgeAbrar Afzal is an AI Product Manager with more than five years of experience leading the development of AI-powered products across healthcare, biotech, compliance, and digital transformation sectors. His work spans AI-driven healthcare platforms, pharmaceutical compliance automation systems, and digital diagnostic tools designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Combining expertise in machine learning, product strategy, data science, and design, Abrar focuses on bringing AI into real-world workflows in practical, scalable, and compliant ways. He has spoken at industry events including MedTech and PropTech conferences at ExCeL London, sharing insights on AI adoption and product innovation. Abrar is also a member of the UK Health & MedTech Skills Forum and has been shortlisted for the Made in Midlands Awards for his contributions to technology-led solutions.
I'm looking for teams building practical and scalable AI solutions that solve meaningful real-world problems, demonstrate strong product thinking, and create measurable impact in education and beyond.
Siddharth Arora
AI Product Manager
Yelp
Business / Ethics JudgeSiddharth Arora is an AI Product Manager at Yelp and a product leader with more than 13 years of experience building B2C and B2B products used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. His background spans AI-powered product development, UX/UI design, product growth, analytics, and founder-led innovation. Siddharth specializes in creating user-centered digital experiences that combine strong product strategy with scalable execution, helping teams transform complex ideas into impactful products. With deep expertise across product management and AI-driven experiences, he brings a practical perspective on building technology that delivers measurable value at scale.
I'm looking for teams building intuitive and scalable AI-powered learning products that demonstrate strong user empathy, clear product thinking, and the potential to create meaningful impact for learners worldwide.
Andrey Chubin
Lead Data Scientist
Quantum One
Technical JudgeAndrey Chubin is a Lead Data Scientist with extensive experience building high-impact AI and machine learning systems across marketplaces, e-commerce, fintech, and food delivery platforms. His background includes work at leading regional technology companies such as Yandex and Careem, where he developed recommender systems, antifraud solutions, and conversion optimization models that delivered measurable business impact. Among his achievements are recommendation systems generating millions in additional conversions, fraud prevention models saving hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly, and machine learning solutions that significantly improved user engagement and platform performance. With experience spanning both product-focused and consultancy-driven environments, Andrey brings deep expertise in applying AI to solve complex real-world problems at scale.
I'm looking for teams applying AI in practical and measurable ways, with strong technical execution, thoughtful use of data, and solutions that can demonstrate real impact for learners and educational platforms.
Daisy Mengxuan Zhang
Global Digital Growth Manger
Radware
Creative / Artistic JudgeDaisy is the Global Digital Growth Manager at Radware with more than 10 years of experience driving digital growth for technology companies. Her background spans AI-powered marketing, product growth, frontend strategy, and B2B marketing consulting, including experience as a startup CEO. Daisy specializes in scaling digital products through data-driven growth strategies, customer engagement, and go-to-market execution. Combining expertise in marketing and technology, she is passionate about helping innovative products reach global audiences and create meaningful impact through strong user acquisition and retention strategies.
I'm looking for teams building innovative AI-powered products with strong market potential, clear user value, and scalable growth strategies that can drive meaningful adoption in education and beyond.
Jainesh Doshi
VP Engineering Manager
JPMorganChase
Technical JudgeJainesh is a VP, engineering manager, and applied ML researcher building large-scale generative AI systems at the intersection of language, reasoning, and real-world impact across finance and healthcare. His career spans the full technology stack — from designing GPU architectures, optimizing CUDA kernels, and building racing electronics to leading work in distributed systems, deep learning, and NLP. Today, he focuses on advanced AI systems where language understanding meets high-stakes decision-making and scalable infrastructure. Jainesh is particularly passionate about applying AI to expand access and reduce inequity in underserved communities, combining deep technical expertise with a mission-driven approach to innovation.
I'm looking for teams tackling ambitious AI challenges with strong technical depth, thoughtful system design, and solutions that can create meaningful real-world impact at scale.
Yauheni Kruk
Art Director
Meta
Creative / Artistic JudgeYauheni Kruk is an Art Manager at Meta, where he helps shape the globally acclaimed VR phenomenon Beat Saber, delivering immersive experiences enjoyed by millions of users worldwide. Working at the intersection of creativity, technology, and product execution, he specializes in building engaging experiences that translate complex ideas into intuitive, impactful interactions. Over the course of his career, Yauheni has contributed to a diverse range of products, from live-service ecosystems such as World of Tanks Blitz, to innovative startups like Forces of Freedom, and large-scale franchise development on Transformers: Reactivate. He has led multidisciplinary teams, managed sophisticated creative pipelines, and delivered content at global scale. At EdTech 3.0, Yauheni brings a unique perspective on experience design, engagement, and human-centered creativity. His expertise in crafting immersive digital environments and scaling compelling user experiences offers valuable insight for teams building the next generation of AI-powered learning products.
I’m looking for people that combine strong creative vision with thoughtful execution to build engaging, user-centered experiences that stand out both visually and functionally.
Nikita Poloznikov
Head of Design
Jazari
Creative / Artistic JudgeNikita is a product designer and design leader with over a decade of experience building products and brands used by millions. Over the past 10 years, he has worked as a Designer, Art Director, and Head of Design across some of Europe's most influential technology companies, including Yandex Music, Yandex Practicum, and Dodo Brands (Dodo Pizza and Drinkit). Today, he is building UK-based fintech startup Jazari from the ground up. Throughout his career, Nikita has led transformative product initiatives at scale. He spearheaded the complete rebrand and product redesign of Yandex Music, including the launch of its advertising platform. He helped redefine Yandex Practicum and supported its expansion into the U.S. market, and played a key role in launching new ventures for Dodo Pizza across the UK and China. His expertise spans product strategy, brand systems, user experience, and designing products that successfully scale across markets and cultures. At EdTech 3.0, Nikita brings a builder's perspective on creating intuitive, delightful, and impactful AI-powered learning experiences.
I am looking for teams that obsess over users, not just technology. I'm excited by participants who deeply understand learner needs and use AI to create products that are intuitive, engaging, and capable of delivering measurable outcomes. I appreciate strong product thinking, thoughtful design, rapid execution, and ideas that can realistically evolve from prototypes into products used by millions.
Alena Skalon
UX researcher
Yandex Cloud
Business / Ethics JudgeAlena is a UX researcher at Yandex Cloud and a mixed-methods specialist with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her international perspective has been shaped by six years living and working in Australia, where she deepened her expertise in human behavior, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making. Alena specializes in transforming both qualitative and quantitative insights into product strategy. Her work bridges deep user understanding with behavioral analytics, experimentation, and rigorous data analysis to help teams make informed decisions. At EdTech 3.0, Alena brings a researcher’s perspective to the future of AI-powered learning. She is passionate about products that move beyond impressive demos to deliver meaningful educational outcomes, leveraging insights from psychology, user behavior, and data to create experiences that are effective, engaging, and accessible at scale.
I'm looking for teams that combine technical innovation with a genuine understanding of learners. I'm excited by solutions grounded in evidence rather than assumptions—products that clearly identify a user need, validate their approach, and use AI to create measurable improvements in learning experiences. I value thoughtful research, strong problem framing, and teams that can demonstrate not just what their product does, but why it matters and how it helps people learn better.
Artem Volokitin
CEO & Founder
Art for Introvert
Creative / Artistic JudgeArtem Volokitin is the CEO and Founder of Art for Introvert, a leading EdTech platform focused on creating engaging and accessible learning experiences through innovative educational formats. With more than five years of experience in the education sector, he has built and scaled a widely recognized educational project offering creative “summary-style” courses designed to make complex subjects more approachable and engaging for modern learners. Artem’s expertise spans product management, growth strategy, marketing, and business development, combining strong strategic thinking with a passion for transforming how people learn. As a founder and product leader, he is dedicated to building impactful educational products that reach broad audiences and deliver measurable learning value.
I'm looking for teams creating bold and user-centered learning products that combine strong execution, innovative educational experiences, and scalable growth potential to make learning more engaging and accessible.
Aijana Abdesova
ADAP/Education Officer
UNICEF Kyrgyzstan
Creative / Artistic JudgeAijana is the ADAP/Education Officer at UNICEF, where she leads initiatives that empower children and young people through education, digital engagement, and volunteer-driven programs. Her work spans designing national partnerships with government and civil society organizations, building the capacity of educators and community stakeholders, and managing youth-focused platforms such as U-Report Kyrgyzstan and the Bebbo parenting app. With deep experience in education programming, child rights advocacy, and leveraging technology to reach underserved communities, Aijana is passionate about solutions that expand access to quality learning and create meaningful opportunities for every child to thrive.
I'm looking for teams building practical and inclusive AI solutions that strengthen learning outcomes, empower educators and students, and ensure that every child has access to safe and equitable educational opportunities.
Oleg Smirnov
AI Researcher
White Circle
Technical JudgeOleg is an AI Researcher at White Circle , an AI safety lab focused on building safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence systems. His experience spans leading quantitative research at a high-frequency trading firm and founding a nonprofit EdTech platform for language schools. An International Mathematical Olympiad gold medalist, he combines deep mathematical rigor with entrepreneurial experience to develop AI agents that are safe, unbiased, and capable of improving learning outcomes at scale.
I'm looking for teams building deployable AI solutions that meaningfully improve learning outcomes while demonstrating strong technical rigor, thoughtful design, and a clear commitment to safety and ethics.
Karen Nikoghosyan
CEO
eSwap Global INC
Business / Ethics JudgeKaren is an entrepreneur and technology executive with extensive experience across AI, B2B SaaS, and large-scale eCommerce systems. Having served as CTO of multiple SaaS ventures and founded a major eCommerce company, he currently leads eSwap Global Inc. as CEO. A member of the Forbes Technology Council, Karen brings deep expertise in building and scaling technology-driven businesses, with a strong focus on innovation, product strategy, and practical AI adoption. Through his involvement in numerous international hackathons and startup ecosystems, he actively supports teams in transforming ambitious ideas into scalable, impactful products.
I'm looking for teams that combine strong technical execution with clear educational impact and build AI solutions capable of solving real-world learning challenges at scale.
Anastasia Rodina
Product Lead
VC studio Dreamdaze
Business / Ethics JudgeAnastasia Rodina is a Product Lead at Dreamdaze, a venture studio focused on building and scaling digital products for early-stage startups. She specializes in 0→1 product development in complex and regulated markets, leading products from idea to launch within months and achieving up to 90% user conversion in high-friction user journeys. Her experience spans product strategy, customer discovery, and designing scalable systems that support rapid growth, including platforms serving more than 10,000 users. Anastasia is passionate about transforming ambitious ideas into products that deliver clear value and measurable impact.
I'm looking for teams that deeply understand their users, validate real educational needs, and build AI-powered products that are both technically strong and capable of delivering meaningful learning outcomes at scale.
Amer Sheeny
Senior Software Engineer
Meta
Technical JudgeAmer Sheeny is a Staff Engineer with more than a decade of experience building large-scale software systems, including nearly nine years at Meta. Alongside his work on high-impact platforms, he leads independent app development projects focused on practical AI applications, product growth, and scalable digital infrastructure. His expertise spans mobile and backend engineering, Android development, AI integration, R&D, and Python-based systems. With a strong background in designing and shipping products used at scale, Amer brings a technical and product-focused perspective to evaluating innovative educational technologies.
I'm looking for teams building technically strong and scalable AI-powered products that solve real educational challenges with thoughtful engineering, usability, and long-term impact in mind.
Abrar Afzal
Product Manager
Imobisoft
Business / Ethics JudgeAbrar Afzal is an AI Product Manager with more than five years of experience leading the development of AI-powered products across healthcare, biotech, compliance, and digital transformation sectors. His work spans AI-driven healthcare platforms, pharmaceutical compliance automation systems, and digital diagnostic tools designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Combining expertise in machine learning, product strategy, data science, and design, Abrar focuses on bringing AI into real-world workflows in practical, scalable, and compliant ways. He has spoken at industry events including MedTech and PropTech conferences at ExCeL London, sharing insights on AI adoption and product innovation. Abrar is also a member of the UK Health & MedTech Skills Forum and has been shortlisted for the Made in Midlands Awards for his contributions to technology-led solutions.
I'm looking for teams building practical and scalable AI solutions that solve meaningful real-world problems, demonstrate strong product thinking, and create measurable impact in education and beyond.
Siddharth Arora
AI Product Manager
Yelp
Business / Ethics JudgeSiddharth Arora is an AI Product Manager at Yelp and a product leader with more than 13 years of experience building B2C and B2B products used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. His background spans AI-powered product development, UX/UI design, product growth, analytics, and founder-led innovation. Siddharth specializes in creating user-centered digital experiences that combine strong product strategy with scalable execution, helping teams transform complex ideas into impactful products. With deep expertise across product management and AI-driven experiences, he brings a practical perspective on building technology that delivers measurable value at scale.
I'm looking for teams building intuitive and scalable AI-powered learning products that demonstrate strong user empathy, clear product thinking, and the potential to create meaningful impact for learners worldwide.
Andrey Chubin
Lead Data Scientist
Quantum One
Technical JudgeAndrey Chubin is a Lead Data Scientist with extensive experience building high-impact AI and machine learning systems across marketplaces, e-commerce, fintech, and food delivery platforms. His background includes work at leading regional technology companies such as Yandex and Careem, where he developed recommender systems, antifraud solutions, and conversion optimization models that delivered measurable business impact. Among his achievements are recommendation systems generating millions in additional conversions, fraud prevention models saving hundreds of thousands of dollars monthly, and machine learning solutions that significantly improved user engagement and platform performance. With experience spanning both product-focused and consultancy-driven environments, Andrey brings deep expertise in applying AI to solve complex real-world problems at scale.
I'm looking for teams applying AI in practical and measurable ways, with strong technical execution, thoughtful use of data, and solutions that can demonstrate real impact for learners and educational platforms.
Daisy Mengxuan Zhang
Global Digital Growth Manger
Radware
Creative / Artistic JudgeDaisy is the Global Digital Growth Manager at Radware with more than 10 years of experience driving digital growth for technology companies. Her background spans AI-powered marketing, product growth, frontend strategy, and B2B marketing consulting, including experience as a startup CEO. Daisy specializes in scaling digital products through data-driven growth strategies, customer engagement, and go-to-market execution. Combining expertise in marketing and technology, she is passionate about helping innovative products reach global audiences and create meaningful impact through strong user acquisition and retention strategies.
I'm looking for teams building innovative AI-powered products with strong market potential, clear user value, and scalable growth strategies that can drive meaningful adoption in education and beyond.
Jainesh Doshi
VP Engineering Manager
JPMorganChase
Technical JudgeJainesh is a VP, engineering manager, and applied ML researcher building large-scale generative AI systems at the intersection of language, reasoning, and real-world impact across finance and healthcare. His career spans the full technology stack — from designing GPU architectures, optimizing CUDA kernels, and building racing electronics to leading work in distributed systems, deep learning, and NLP. Today, he focuses on advanced AI systems where language understanding meets high-stakes decision-making and scalable infrastructure. Jainesh is particularly passionate about applying AI to expand access and reduce inequity in underserved communities, combining deep technical expertise with a mission-driven approach to innovation.
I'm looking for teams tackling ambitious AI challenges with strong technical depth, thoughtful system design, and solutions that can create meaningful real-world impact at scale.
Yauheni Kruk
Art Director
Meta
Creative / Artistic JudgeYauheni Kruk is an Art Manager at Meta, where he helps shape the globally acclaimed VR phenomenon Beat Saber, delivering immersive experiences enjoyed by millions of users worldwide. Working at the intersection of creativity, technology, and product execution, he specializes in building engaging experiences that translate complex ideas into intuitive, impactful interactions. Over the course of his career, Yauheni has contributed to a diverse range of products, from live-service ecosystems such as World of Tanks Blitz, to innovative startups like Forces of Freedom, and large-scale franchise development on Transformers: Reactivate. He has led multidisciplinary teams, managed sophisticated creative pipelines, and delivered content at global scale. At EdTech 3.0, Yauheni brings a unique perspective on experience design, engagement, and human-centered creativity. His expertise in crafting immersive digital environments and scaling compelling user experiences offers valuable insight for teams building the next generation of AI-powered learning products.
I’m looking for people that combine strong creative vision with thoughtful execution to build engaging, user-centered experiences that stand out both visually and functionally.
Nikita Poloznikov
Head of Design
Jazari
Creative / Artistic JudgeNikita is a product designer and design leader with over a decade of experience building products and brands used by millions. Over the past 10 years, he has worked as a Designer, Art Director, and Head of Design across some of Europe's most influential technology companies, including Yandex Music, Yandex Practicum, and Dodo Brands (Dodo Pizza and Drinkit). Today, he is building UK-based fintech startup Jazari from the ground up. Throughout his career, Nikita has led transformative product initiatives at scale. He spearheaded the complete rebrand and product redesign of Yandex Music, including the launch of its advertising platform. He helped redefine Yandex Practicum and supported its expansion into the U.S. market, and played a key role in launching new ventures for Dodo Pizza across the UK and China. His expertise spans product strategy, brand systems, user experience, and designing products that successfully scale across markets and cultures. At EdTech 3.0, Nikita brings a builder's perspective on creating intuitive, delightful, and impactful AI-powered learning experiences.
I am looking for teams that obsess over users, not just technology. I'm excited by participants who deeply understand learner needs and use AI to create products that are intuitive, engaging, and capable of delivering measurable outcomes. I appreciate strong product thinking, thoughtful design, rapid execution, and ideas that can realistically evolve from prototypes into products used by millions.
Alena Skalon
UX researcher
Yandex Cloud
Business / Ethics JudgeAlena is a UX researcher at Yandex Cloud and a mixed-methods specialist with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her international perspective has been shaped by six years living and working in Australia, where she deepened her expertise in human behavior, research methodologies, and evidence-based decision-making. Alena specializes in transforming both qualitative and quantitative insights into product strategy. Her work bridges deep user understanding with behavioral analytics, experimentation, and rigorous data analysis to help teams make informed decisions. At EdTech 3.0, Alena brings a researcher’s perspective to the future of AI-powered learning. She is passionate about products that move beyond impressive demos to deliver meaningful educational outcomes, leveraging insights from psychology, user behavior, and data to create experiences that are effective, engaging, and accessible at scale.
I'm looking for teams that combine technical innovation with a genuine understanding of learners. I'm excited by solutions grounded in evidence rather than assumptions—products that clearly identify a user need, validate their approach, and use AI to create measurable improvements in learning experiences. I value thoughtful research, strong problem framing, and teams that can demonstrate not just what their product does, but why it matters and how it helps people learn better.
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