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Code the Future Challenge 2026

Don't just watch the future happen. Code it. Abeytrust Tech Solution is launching its Lagos training centre with a coding challenge for all ages. Test your skills, meet other builders, and win cash, scholarships and more.

For all agesBeginner to AdvancedAlakuko, Lagos

registration: 11 July 2026 25 July 2026

challenge.sh
$ abeytrust start code-the-future --year 2026
> booting challenge...
> categories: kids | teens | adults
> levels: beginner | intermediate | advanced
> status: registration open soon
> ready. good luck, coder.
// about

A launchpad for the next generation of builders.

The Code the Future Challenge is our way of introducing the Abeytrust training centre to the community, celebrating local talent, and giving everyone from curious beginners to seasoned coders a stage to shine. Whatever your level, there's a place for you.

objectives.forEach()

  • [x]Introduce our training centreMeet the team and see how we teach practical, job-ready tech skills.
  • [x]Discover talented programmersSpot and celebrate promising young and self-taught coders across Lagos.
  • [x]Promote digital skillsMake coding approachable and fun for every age and experience level.
  • [x]Open doors for learnersConnect participants with scholarships and a path to keep growing.
// who can join

Three age groups. Three skill levels.

Register in your age group, then pick the level that fits you. Everyone competes fairly with others at the same stage.

01

Kids

8 to 12 years

02

Teens

13 to 17 years

03

Adults

18 years and above

levels =BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
// how it works

Three rounds to the finish.

01_tech_quiz

Tech Quiz

A 20-question quiz covering the fundamentals, from web basics to problem-solving. Levels scale with your category.

02_coding_challenge

Coding Challenge

Solve hands-on coding tasks matched to your level, from your first program to building a small working app.

03_presentation

Presentation

Optional for advanced participants: present your solution to the judges and explain how you built it.

// on the day

About three hours, start to finish.

// Competition date is announced to registered participants once registration closes.

  1. 01Opening ceremony20 mins
  2. 02Tech quiz30 mins
  3. 03Coding challenge1 hour
  4. 04Break15 mins
  5. 05Judging30 mins
  6. 06Award ceremony30 mins
// what you can win

Prizes worth showing up for.

Cash prize

For the overall winner of the challenge.

Scholarship

On any of our premium training courses.

First prize

Top overall score.

Second prize

Runner-up.

Third prize

Third place.

Best Female Coder

Celebrating outstanding women in tech.

Best Junior Coder

Our brightest young talent.

Certificates for all

Every participant takes one home.

// how you're scored

What the judges look for.

  • 01CorrectnessDoes your solution work and do what was asked?
  • 02Problem-solvingHow clearly you break a problem down and reason through it.
  • 03Code qualityClean, readable, well-organised code.
  • 04CreativityOriginal thinking and a thoughtful approach.
  • 05SpeedHow efficiently you get to a solution.
// bring your tools

Build with what you know.

Use whichever of these you're comfortable with. New to coding? Scratch is a great place to start.

PythonJavaScriptScratchHTML / CSSC#Java
// where

Abeytrust Tech Solution Training Centre

1 Egbado Rd, Alakuko, Lagos 100313, Ogun State, Nigeria

Questions before you register?

Reach out on WhatsApp or email and we'll be happy to help.

Registration

Register for the challenge

Fill in your details and we'll confirm your spot by email.

Registration opens 11 July 2026 — 1 day to go