The winners of Araz AI Challenge 2026, an artificial intelligence competition organised to mark the 15th anniversary of Araz supermarket chain, part of Veyseloglu Group of Companies (VŞQ), have been honoured at an awards ceremony. Bringing together technology, innovation and creativity, the competition aimed to promote the use of artificial intelligence in creative fields, unlock the potential of talented individuals and provide them with an opportunity to showcase their skills.
Speaking at the event, Rashad Ibrahimov, Chairman of the Management Board of Araz supermarket chain, highlighted the importance of innovative approaches, modern technologies and creative initiatives. He noted that artificial intelligence is now widely used across various areas of everyday life and business, making a significant contribution to improving operational efficiency, creating new opportunities and fostering creative potential.
Held under the theme “Our Homeland's Beloved Supermarket” (“Yurdumuzun doğma marketi”), the competition invited participants to develop creative projects dedicated to the Araz brand using artificial intelligence tools. The competition featured three categories: Video/Animation, Photo/Visual Design and Audio/Jingle. Leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence, participants submitted advertising videos, animations, posters, design concepts and musical compositions.
The submitted projects were evaluated by a panel of professional judges. Based on the evaluation results, first-, second- and third-place winners were selected in each of the three categories and awarded cash prizes.
