The Digital Skills Cup 2026 World Final brought together the best competitors from around the globe for a fast-paced online challenge designed to test knowledge across today’s most important technology domains.
Finalists competed in four categories: AI User, AI Pro, IT Developer, and IT Security, answering 40 brand-new IT questions in just 10 minutes. The format demanded not only strong technical knowledge but also speed, accuracy, and the ability to perform under pressure.
Following an intense competition, the top performers earned the title of world champions and competed for prizes of up to €1,000, recognizing excellence across each category.
Digital Skills Cup 2026 World Final Winners
AI User
- Doha Isianioui — Morocco — 400 points
- Joshua Sunil Thomas — Oman — 380 points
- Evan Dennis Koshy — United Arab Emirates — 380 points
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AI Pro
- Doha Isianioui — Morocco — 390 points
- Markus Mayer — Austria — 380 points
- Ivan Alipov — Czechia — 370 points
IT Developer
- Ivan Alipov — Czechia — 390 points
- Mahlatse Matlou — South Africa — 330 points
- S M Sadman Sakib Sayor — Hungary — 310 points
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IT Security
- S M Sadman Sakib Sayor — Hungary — 360 points
- Doha Isianioui — Morocco — 330 points
- Slavko Kukrika — Slovenia — 290 points
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Congratulations to all winners and participants who made this year’s event a true celebration of digital skills and lifelong learning. Their achievements highlight the growing importance of expertise in artificial intelligence, software development, and cybersecurity in today’s digital world.
A special thank you goes to the Leading Learning Partners Association (LLPA) members for promoting the competition worldwide, and to Microsoft Learn and Amazon Web Services (AWS) for their valuable partnership and support.
The Digital Skills Cup continues to prove that talent, knowledge, and determination can connect professionals across borders in a shared passion for technology and innovation.