22 IT events worth attending in March

Live stream “How the SCALE2US program works and who can become a participant?” 
The Tech Telegram channel will host an online meeting about the SCALE2US program, created to support startups. Asror Arabzhanov will explain how the program works, what benefits it offers, and who can participate. A great opportunity to learn how to take your project to the next level.

When: March 3 at 18:00
Where: online, The Tech Telegram channel

Masterclass “Creating Unique Photo Shoots Using AI: Training on Your Own Photos”
On the online masterclass, Mirkul Amirova, founder of AI SMM, will explain how to create professional photos without expensive equipment. Participants will learn about generating realistic images, training models on personal photos, and creating personalized shots.

When: March 3 at 20:00
Where: online

Meetup “How to Get an Offer in 2025?”
The event is designed for developers and IT specialists, where career paths in the industry will be discussed. Alexander Zharkov will share strategies for obtaining an offer in 2025, talk about preparation, tools, and salary expectations. Participants can look forward to a Q&A session, networking, a coffee break, and a DJ set.

When: March 4
Where: Bishkek, 41/1 Manas St., Compass College

CFO SUMMIT 2025
CFO SUMMIT 2025 is a professional platform bringing together the country’s best financiers and economists to exchange experience and find solutions to current issues in the economy, finance, investments, and IT technologies in Kazakhstan.

When: March 5
Where: Almaty, The Ritz-Carlton hotel

Webinar “Assessing Rapid Migration to Microsoft Azure” 
Noventiq and Microsoft invite you to a webinar on Rapid Migration Assessment — a program for fast and economically justified migration to Azure. Participants will learn about the transition process, receive expert recommendations, and explore the benefits of an express assessment. 

When: March 5 at 14:00
Where: online

BTS Forum “IT Arui”
The first BTS Forum “IT Arui” focuses on IT careers, success strategies, and balance without burnout. Experts from Kazakhstan’s IT market will discuss professional growth, female leadership, personal branding, PR, and careers in GovTech.

When: March 5 at 14:30
Where: online

Lecture “How to Create a Product People Want to Return To”
Aleksandra Gracheva, Product Design Teamlead at Instories, will deliver the lecture “How to Create a Product People Want to Return To.” The speaker will cover user retention strategies, gamification, personalization, and provide examples based on cases from Duolingo, Spotify, Netflix, and Yandex Market.

When: March 5 at 19:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Central Asian Women’s Forum “3D Success of a Modern Woman”
TechnoWomen will host a women’s forum where regional leaders will discuss key trends in business, technology, investments, and medicine. The program includes discussions on careers, finances, work-life-health balance, as well as networking opportunities and finding partners. Top topics include career prospects in 2025, the impact of technology and AI, work-family balance, and personal branding as a source of income.

When: March 6
Where: online/ Astana Hub, Block C 4.6, Media Hall

English-language Training “How AI is Revolutionizing Supply Chains and Logistics”
Senior Program Manager Maimoon Saleem will conduct an English-language training session titled “How AI is Revolutionizing Supply Chains and Logistics,” covering where to start implementing AI, demand forecasting, data analysis, and optimizing warehouse operations.

When: March 9 at 16:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture “Flowcharts in Software Development at Various Levels”
Boris Dipner, Senior iOS Developer, will deliver a lecture titled “Flowcharts in Software Development at Various Levels,” explaining flowcharts as a universal tool, their application at different stages of development, and how they help accelerate communication and identify problems. The lecture will be useful for developers, QA specialists, analysts, and project managers.

When: March 11 at 13:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

FemTech Force Jam
FemTech Force Jam is the first Russian-language conference on technologies in women’s health. Experts from Flo Health, ŌURA, Diagnio, Clatch, and other companies will discuss key trends and innovations in the industry. Event topics include AI in FemTech, medical developments, consumer products, and services. The program features speeches from industry leaders, case study breakdowns, and discussions on the future prospects of technologies in women’s health.

When: March 12 at 17:00
Where: online

Meeting “Applying AI for Marketplace Work”
At the AI Club meeting, participants will discuss the application of AI for marketplace operations and its impact on business processes. Participants will learn how AI helps in market and competitor analysis, SEO optimization, creating visual content, generating videos, and sales analytics. The speaker will be Maxim Frolov — Head of Marketplace Operations at MP Profi for OZON and a seller since 2019, who will share practical experience and real-life cases.

When: March 12 at 19:00
Where: Bishkek, 80 Yunusaliev St., ololoPlanet

Webinar “Venture Investor Strategy: How to Form It and Lessons Learned”
As part of the webinar, participants will gain valuable knowledge about venture investments from experienced expert Alim Khamitov. Participants will explore key aspects of forming an investment strategy, study mistakes and lessons from real-world experience, and learn how to effectively find and manage startups in an investment portfolio.

When: March 13 at 17:00
Where: online

IT Meetup 12: Product Masters x Home Credit Bank
A free event for IT and product development specialists. You will hear from experts at Yandex Cloud, Flimod, AirAstana, Astana Motors, and Home Credit Bank, who will discuss scaling startups through DevOps, making design decisions, automating business processes in aviation, AI assistants, and managing credit products in Agile.

When: March 13 at 17:00
Where: online/ Almaty, Home Credit Bank

Online Pitch
A great opportunity to perform live in front of investors and learn how to create and deliver your dream pitch. You can join as a guest and listen to how other startups present. The pitch jury includes Madina Rakhimzhanova, VS Associate, Scout.

When: March 13 at 18:00
Where: online, The Tech Telegram channel

PROFIT Cloud Day
The conference on data centers, cloud technologies, and big data will bring together experts to discuss information storage, processing, and security. Participants will learn about trends, best practices, and how to choose between private, hybrid, and public clouds. The focus is on analytics, equipment, and the impact of post-pandemic changes.

When: March 14 
Where: Almaty, 181 Zheltoqsan St., InterContinental Almaty

International Women’s Day 2025
The event program includes inspiring and technical presentations, as well as panel discussions with leading specialists in the technology sector. Participants will be able to celebrate women’s achievements in the industry, establish new professional connections, and discuss key trends. This significant event will serve as a platform for exchanging experience and rethinking opportunities in the tech field.

When: March 15 at 10:00
Where: Almaty, 227 Rozbakieva St., Almaty Management University

CAU Tech Summit
A key event on the future of technology and education, where leading experts will discuss innovations, entrepreneurship, and artificial intelligence. Special guest — legendary engineer and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who will share the story of the company’s creation, his experience working with Steve Jobs, and his views on technological development.

When: March 20 
Where: Tashkent, CAEx

Lecture “How to Enter International Freelance Without English”
Alim Joldaspaev, Freelancer and UX/UI Designer at bazaar Thailand, will deliver a lecture titled “How to Enter International Freelance Without English,” covering the specifics of freelance work abroad, attracting clients through social media, and popular styles and techniques in design. The lecture will be useful for designers and students.

When: March 20 at 19:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Live Stream “How to Launch a Startup in the USA: Meruert Sagindyk’s Experience”
During the stream, Meruert Sagindyk, founder of the startup Tackle, will share her experience launching a startup in the USA, discussing key stages, challenges, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.

When: March 20 at 20:00
Where: online, The Tech Telegram channel

Lecture “Next.js and Types of Rendering”
Kirill Bushmanov, Frontend Developer at systeme.io, will deliver a lecture titled “Next.js and Types of Rendering,” explaining the advantages of Next.js, breaking down different types of rendering, and demonstrating their practical application. The lecture will be useful for developers, IT students, and hackathon participants.

When: March 25 at 19:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture “InfoSec: From Threat Detection to Error Analysis”
Karim Nauruzov, Information Security Analyst at DataArt, will deliver a lecture titled “InfoSec: From Threat Detection to Error Analysis,” covering incident management, the interaction of technology and people at each stage, and post-incident analysis. The lecture will be useful for students, entry-level cybersecurity specialists, and hackathon participants.

When: March 26 at 11:00
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub