The international robotics competition World Robot Caspian Cup 2026 (WRCC 2026), held in Baku on 27–28 June 2026, concluded successfully. As one of the region’s leading robotics, AI and innovation events, it provided an important platform for young people to showcase engineering skills and expand international cooperation.
The event was supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Agriculture, ICESCO, CICA, WORSO – World Robot Sports Organization and AKTA – Azerbaijan Cybersecurity Organizations Association. The organiser was AREA – Azerbaijan Robotics Engineering Academy, with Baku Sports Palace and SABIS SUN International School as hosts.
Broad geographical reach and record participation
The selection rounds involved more than 250 teams and over 800 participants. In the final, teams from 20 regions of Azerbaijan joined teams from Egypt, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Oman, Pakistan and Uzbekistan, bringing the total to 145 teams representing 9 countries.
Main competition categories and innovative solutions
At WRCC 2026, young people tested their skills in both technical and strategic categories. The programme included:
In the Open Category, participants presented innovative engineering solutions addressing agriculture, mine clearance and global environmental challenges to the judges.
Awards ceremony and official guests
Government representatives and industry specialists joined the closing and awards ceremony to celebrate with the young participants. The official guests presented trophies, medals and diplomas to the winners, congratulating them and wishing them continued success.
Official guests at the ceremony
- İndira Hacıyeva Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports
- Ceyhun Salmanov Deputy Chair of ASAN Service
- Anar Cəfərov Director of the Agricultural Innovation Centre
- Rauf Cabbarov AKTA Executive Director / Chief Judge
- Rəhman Rəsulzadə AREA founder and WRCC chair
Organising Committee
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