19 – 20 December 2026 · SMU · Singapore

CodeFest 2026

Singapore's Generative AI Coding Competition for Kids

Two days. One live problem statement. Build creative projects with premium AI tools — then pitch to a panel of judges.

-- Days
-- Hours
-- Minutes
-- Seconds
Kids coding together at CodeFest
Powered by Young Minds
📅
19–20 Dec 2026
Saturday – Sunday
9:00am – 5:00pm
Each Day
🏛
SMU Admin Building
81 Victoria St, Singapore
🎫
S$280
Incl. Meals & AI Tools

Choose Your Category

Three tracks designed for different age groups. Same mission.

Ages 7 – 9

AI Creators U9

Build Scratch games with AI-generated sprites, sounds, and narration. Designed for our youngest creators.

View Full Details →
Ages 10 – 12

AI Coders U12

Build creative digital solutions using generative AI tools. Create a website, a promotional video, and a web browser game.

View Full Details →
Ages 13 – 16

AI Masters U16

Combine Python development with generative AI to build a software application with a GUI, a project website, and a promotional video.

View Full Details →

Our Community in Action

Highlights from past CodeFest events — real students, real projects, real impact.

CodeFest group photo Hackathon venue Kids coding together Keynote speech Presenting projects Prize ceremony Mentor guiding coders Kids at hackathon Winner celebrating Group activities
Workshop leader Presenting to judge Robot project Focused coder Keynote presentation Kids collaborating Judge impressed Singapore hackathon Award ceremony Students coding
Assembling robotics Three young coders Receiving trophy Coding workshop Outdoor coding Medal ceremony Programming robot Parents watching Trophy on stage Two kids coding

Why CodeFest

More than a competition — a launchpad for the next generation of builders.

Premium AI Tools

Every participant gets credits for premium generative AI tools — provided by CodeFest.

Enhance Your Portfolio

Walk away with real projects, a certificate, and competition experience that strengthens school, DSA and scholarship applications.

Individual Competition

Every student competes on their own merit. Your ideas, your code, your pitch.

Certificate for All

Every participant receives a certificate of participation plus a goodie bag with a CodeFest jacket.

Prizes

Outstanding work deserves outstanding rewards.

1st Place
Apple iPad
Apple iPad
Gold Trophy
2nd Place
Razer Mouse
Razer Mouse
Silver Trophy
3rd Place
Razer Headset
Razer Headset
Bronze Trophy
1st Place
Nintendo Switch OLED
Nintendo Switch OLED
Gold Trophy
2nd Place
Razer Mouse
Razer Mouse
Silver Trophy
3rd Place
Razer Headset
Razer Headset
Bronze Trophy
1st Place
Nintendo Switch Lite
Nintendo Switch Lite
Gold Trophy
2nd Place
Razer Mouse
Razer Mouse
Silver Trophy
3rd Place
Razer Headset
Razer Headset
Bronze Trophy

Every participant receives a Certificate of Participation.

Save Up To S$60

Early Bird + Sibling Discounts

Register before 19 September 2026 for S$30 off. Registering 2+ siblings? Get another S$30 off per child. Discounts are stackable — pay as low as S$220 per participant.

Register Now →

Our Partners

Proudly supported by leading institutions and educators.

Past Events

See highlights from previous CodeFest competitions.

CodeFest 2022

CodeFest 2019

Ready to Build the Future?

Join Singapore's most exciting generative AI competition for young builders.

Register Now →