DOHA: The 12th annual Microsoft Imagine Cup finals will be held in Qatar, Naim Yazbeck, Country Manager, Microsoft Qatar, said yesterday.
His remarks in a statement coincided with the conclusion of the 11th event in St Petersburg, Russia.
“For the past two years, Imagine Cup has been a place of inspiration and innovation for students in Qatar,” he said, adding that it is the world’s premier competition for student technologists, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their talents.
“Imagine Cup is a platform where students from Qatar and the entire world can showcase their entrepreneurial approach and knowledge of new technology.
Encouraging participation in research is a central aim of the human development pillar of Qatar National Vision 2030, and Microsoft has seen exceptional demonstrations from the teams coming from Qatar and the region under the theme ‘Dream it, build it, live it’.
“We are thrilled and full of anticipation, as we come closer to the next Imagine Cup finals, which we will host in Qatar.”
Winners were named at the concluding ceremony at the historic Alexandrinsky Theater. More than 800 students, judges, awards partners, Russian dignitaries and members of the media from around the world were present.
The ceremony was the culmination of a four-day competition and celebration of bringing ideas to life through technology and teamwork.
Eighty-seven student teams from 71 countries competed in the finals after winning local and online competitions around the world. Microsoft has awarded cash and other prizes valued at more than $1m throughout the year-long competition.
Qapco supported the event out of its belief in the power of technology, innovation and the ability of Qatari youth to create and compete on a global level. The Peninsula
