CodeFest '26 LogoSYNTECH ORGANIZATION
CODEFEST
2026
UTP Annual Hackathon 1st Edition

This intervarsity coding competition invites university students to develop innovative digital solutions. Your mission is to build a website or app that solves real societal problems.

“Innovating for the People, by the People”

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📅 10 Aug – 14 Nov 2026📍 Nadi@UTP, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS💰 RM 30 / team

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About the Event

Where Code Meets Community

SYNTECH Organization is a student-led technology club at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS dedicated to bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice. Our mission is to transform curiosity into impactful technology through hands-on experience and holistic leadership.

CodeFest '26 is our flagship intervarsity coding competition organized under the theme "Innovating for the People, by the People". This initiative serves as a high-impact platform for university students across Malaysia to sharpen their technical expertise by developing a website or app that addresses specific societal challenges. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage directly with industry leaders in fields such as artificial intelligence, software engineering, and cybersecurity through corporate exhibitions and specialized workshops.

SDG 9Drive human-centric technical innovation
SDG 4 & 8Bridge academic theory with industry practice
SDG 17Cultivate future-ready entrepreneurial leadership
Secure Nex Hackathon 2025 — Group photo at Nadi@UTP
Past Success

Secure Nex Hackathon 2025

Organized with PETRONAS, UTP & CeRDaS. 15–16 Nov 2025. Top 10 teams competed in a high-stakes Grand Finale at Nadi@UTP.

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Finalist Teams
2 Days
Intensive Event
Competition Phases

Your Journey to the Finale

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Registration

10 Aug – 19 Sep 2026

Form your team of 3–4 and sign up via the online portal. All local universities welcome.

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Development & Submission

20 Sep – 21 Oct 2026

Build your working prototype or MVP addressing a real societal challenge. Submit all files by 21 Oct.

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Project Assessment

22 – 28 Oct 2026

Judges evaluate submissions on creativity, technical skill, and real-world impact. Top teams proceed.

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Grand Finale

14 Nov 2026 · Nadi@UTP

Selected finalists pitch live to industry judges. Winners announced at the award ceremony.

Prizes & Recognition

Win Big, Build Bigger

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2nd Place
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Champion
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+ Plaque + Certificate
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3rd Place
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+ Certificate
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People's Choice
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Certificate of Participation
Awarded to all teams who complete the full hackathon cycle
10 August – 14 November 2026

The Road to the Grand Finale

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10 Aug – 19 Sep 2026
Registration Open
Teams of 3 to 4 members register through the official portal
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20 Sep 2026
Development Phase Begins
Teams start designing and building their prototypes
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26 Sep 2026
Workshop 1
To be revealed
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27 Sep 2026
Workshop 2
To be revealed
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3 Oct 2026
Workshop 3
To be revealed
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4 Oct 2026
Workshop 4
To be revealed
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21 Oct 2026
Development Phase Ends
Final submission deadline for all deliverables
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22 – 28 Oct 2026
Project Assessment
Judging panel evaluates every submission
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14 Nov 2026
Grand Finale
Shortlisted teams pitch live at Nadi@UTP
Hands-On Learning

Workshops

Sharpen your skills with 4 expert-led workshops designed to prepare you for the competition and beyond.

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Workshop 1

To be revealed

Registration Opens 10 August 2026

Ready to Build Something
That Matters?

Form your team, register for RM 30, and compete on a national stage at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

Register Your Team
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

All undergraduate students from any local university. Teams must consist of 3 to 4 members.
RM 30 per team. Registration opens on 10 August 2026 via our online portal.
Functional prototypes or MVPs addressing societal challenges using AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, or software engineering.
Preliminary phases are online. The Grand Finale on 14 November 2026 is a physical event at Nadi@UTP, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.
SYNTECH Organization at UTP, co-organised by the Department of Computing (DC), supported by Student Affairs (SA) and YUTP.
Rulebook and track details will be released after the registration phase.