REGULATIONS

ON THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES STAGE OF THE “AI TALABA – 2026” COMPETITION FOR THE BEST AI-POWERED EDUCATIONAL AND INNOVATIVE PROJECT

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1. Purpose of the Competition

The competition is organized in accordance with Item 3 of the Action Plan for the Integration of Artificial Intelligence Technologies into the Educational Process at Chirchik State Pedagogical University for 2026, approved pursuant to the Rector's order dated December 23, 2025, and to ensure the implementation of the directive issued by the Dean of the Faculty in January 2026.

The competition also aims to increase students' interest in artificial intelligence technologies and encourage their application in education.

1.2. Competition Organizer

The Faculty of Humanities of Chirchik State Pedagogical University.

2. MAIN PROVISIONS

2.1. Eligibility

The competition is open to undergraduate students enrolled in full-time study programmes at the Faculty of Humanities.

2.2. Competition Categories

The competition will be conducted in three categories:

Category 1 – Best Video

Participants must produce a 3–5-minute AI-powered video highlighting the activities of the Faculty of Humanities, including educational, cultural and educational outreach, and scientific and research activities.

The participant's own voice must be included in the video.

The best videos submitted by participants will be shortlisted by the organizing committee, and the winner will be determined through a secret ballot.

Category 2 – Best Startup Project

Participants must develop an AI-powered pedagogical project designed for integration into the educational process and adapted to independent learning.

Each participant must prepare a five-minute presentation explaining the project's objectives and expected future outcomes.

If the number of submissions is high, the ten best projects will be selected for presentation.

This category will be conducted in an open format in the Smart Classroom of the Faculty of Humanities.

The competition is scheduled to take place on May 18, 2026.

Category 3 – Best Academic Paper

This category involves a competition of academic abstracts on the topic “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Education.”

Submissions must be 3–5 pages in length.

The best submissions will be selected and compiled into a collection of academic abstracts.

The authors of the three best submissions will be awarded first, second and third places and officially announced as winners.

3. FINAL PROVISIONS

3.1. Submission Deadline

Competition materials will be accepted until May 15, 2026.

All submissions (videos, presentations and academic abstracts) must be sent to the following contact:

Phone: +998 97 701 13 73

Telegram: @TSkeptic

3.2. Responsibility for Submitted Materials

Participants are personally responsible for the accuracy, authenticity and reliability of all materials submitted to the competition.

3.3. Rejected Submissions

The competition organizers are not obliged to provide explanations regarding materials that have been rejected or excluded from the competition.

3.4. Languages of Participation

Participants may prepare and present their materials in their native language, including Uzbek, Russian, Tajik or Kazakh.

3.5. Awards and Recognition

First, second and third places will be determined and awarded in each competition category.

• First Place: Certificate, books and a special gift.
• Second Place: Certificate, books and a special gift.
• Third Place: Certificate, books and a special gift.

4. FORCE MAJEURE AND UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES

4.1. The Best Startup Project competition may be rescheduled due to technical difficulties. In such cases, the organizers must notify participants at least day in advance.

4.2. If fewer than eight competition materials (videos, presentations and academic abstracts) are submitted, the competition will not be held and no winners will be determined.

4.3. The organizers reserve the right to modify the prizes before or on the day of the competition.

4.4. All other disputes and matters arising during the competition shall be resolved by the organizing committee.