Saturday, 19 December 2026 · SMU · Singapore

CodeFest 2026

UN Sustainable Development Goals x Generative AI

Pick one of the 17 UN SDGs. Build your project with generative AI. Present it to the judges at SMU — 8 minutes plus Q&A — then join the afternoon awards ceremony.

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19 Dec 2026
Saturday · One Day
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Morning & Afternoon
Presentations, then Awards
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SMU
Singapore Management University
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S$95
Register by Sat 12 Dec

Choose Your Category

Two categories. One theme: UN Sustainable Development Goals x Generative AI.

Ages 7 – 10

AI Game Makers

Build an AI-assisted browser game about your chosen SDG — with a score, a win/lose condition and ideally 2+ levels. Submit your game plus a prompt journal.

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Ages 11 – 14

AI Web Builders

Build an interactive HTML/CSS/JavaScript website with generative AI built in, tackling your chosen SDG. At least 3 pages or sections, with user input that triggers an AI response.

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Our Community in Action

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

CodeFest group photo Past CodeFest venue Kids coding together Keynote speech Presenting projects Prize ceremony Mentor guiding coders Kids at a past CodeFest Winner celebrating Group activities
Workshop leader Presenting to judge Robot project Focused coder Keynote presentation Kids collaborating Judge impressed CodeFest 2022 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.

Real-World Theme

Choose one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and use generative AI to build something that tackles it.

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. Prepare your individual project before the event, then present it to the judges.

Certificate for All

Every participant receives a certificate.

Prizes

Outstanding work deserves outstanding rewards.

1st Place
S$100
CapitaLand Voucher
2nd Place
S$50
CapitaLand Voucher
3rd Place
S$20
CapitaLand Voucher
1st Place
S$100
CapitaLand Voucher
2nd Place
S$50
CapitaLand Voucher
3rd Place
S$20
CapitaLand Voucher

All participants receive a certificate.

S$95 per student

Key Dates

Registration closes Saturday, 12 December 2026. Project ZIP submission closes Friday, 18 December 2026, 6:00pm (Singapore time). Presentations and awards on Saturday, 19 December 2026 at SMU.

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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?

Pick your SDG, build with AI, and present at SMU on Saturday, 19 December 2026. Registration closes 12 December.

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