23 key IT events worth attending in February

February 2025 promises to be packed for technology enthusiasts. International and regional conferences, exhibitions, and forums dedicated to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and innovations will take place in various parts of the world.

Kazakhstan

Master Class "How to Create an AI Assistant in 1 Hour?"
Natalia Abramova, a mentor and tracker at the EBRD with 18 years of experience in marketing, will help participants master the skills of quickly optimizing processes using an AI assistant, delegating key tasks such as employee knowledge testing and creating content plans, and teach them how to build a knowledge base for working with AI.

When: February 5 at 10:00
Where: Astana

Webinar "How to Start Working with VK Cloud Technologies in Kazakhstan"
VK Cloud will explain how to effectively use cloud technologies in Kazakhstan. Cases from Kazakhstani companies will be presented, and issues of security, including ISO certificates, firewall configuration, and two-factor authentication, will be discussed. Participants will learn how to create cloud servers, configure databases, networks, backups, and work with Kubernetes and S3 storage.

When: February 10 at 16:00
Where: Online

No-Code Day Almaty
An offline conference for IT, digital, and business leaders. As part of the event, participants will be offered presentations and practical sessions dedicated to the use of no-code technologies and AI for automating business processes.

When: February 13
Where: Almaty, InterContinental Almaty

Lecture "Distributed Data Storage Systems"
Dmitry Dashko, Senior Software Engineer at Tesco, will cover key aspects such as sharding and replication, the trade-offs of the CAP theorem, and consensus algorithms, which are the foundation for developing high-load distributed systems. 

When: February 13 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Lecture "How to Write Code So It Doesn't Hurt to Migrate to a New SDK Version Later?"
Boris Dobretsov, iOS Team Lead at Optima Bank Kyrgyzstan, will explain why updating an SDK can be a difficult process, share examples of errors from practice, and explain how to write code that minimizes problems when updating the SDK.

When: February 15 at 14:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Webinar "Multilingual Search in OpenSearch with the yandex-lemmer Plugin"
Dedicated to the capabilities of Managed Service for OpenSearch and the new yandex-lemmer plugin for searching in Russian and Kazakh. During the webinar, participants will learn about the principles of working with multilingual search, features of morphology, and problems faced by standard OpenSearch plugins.

When: February 19 at 14:00
Where: Online

Lecture "How to Produce a Smart IoT Device in Kazakhstan"
Ignat Shestakov, CTO at CUBA IoT Platform, will discuss the specifics of software development for embedded systems, customs legislation regarding the import of electronic modules, as well as product certification and licensing of special types of activities.

When: February 21 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Lecture "UX and UI Design, Product Management, and Startups"
Adil Kalikbergenov, Head of SaaS Product at DauysKit, will talk about the key differences between working in a startup and a large company, how designers and managers can bring real value to a startup, and share his experience, including mistakes and conclusions made during the work process.

When: February 25 at 12:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Kyrgyzstan

DIGITAL KYRGYZSTAN 2025 Forum
The forum is dedicated to the development of "Digital Kyrgyzstan" and the implementation of innovative technologies in government structures, the banking sector, FinTech, and retail. Forum participants will receive up-to-date information on market trends, advanced technologies, and best global practices, as well as opportunities for networking and exchanging experience.

When: February 27
Where: Bishkek, Sheraton Hotel

Uzbekistan

Lectures from Uzum Team
Uzum Team is an educational project that holds weekly lectures and master classes on current topics in career development, IT, project management, and more. Meetings will take place every week, where experts will share their knowledge and discuss current trends in business, IT, marketing, and HR.

When: February 5, 12, 19
Where: Tashkent, Uzum Office 

CHOYOXONA GAP
The first offline CHOYOXONA GAP, the meeting topic is "Product Practices in FinTech, Not the Most Obvious Insights." The speaker is Timur Gagkuev, an expert with over 15 years of experience in developing B2C FinTech products. 

When: February 9 at 16:00
Where: Tashkent, C-Space Yunusabad

Uzbek-Japanese Forum on IT Cooperation
The forum will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and investors from both countries to develop strategic partnerships in the digital sphere. Participants will be able to learn about opportunities for digital transformation in Uzbekistan, explore prospects for technological cooperation with Japan, consider investment attraction strategies, and get acquainted with industry trends. The forum includes B2B meetings, networking, and presentations by leading IT companies, providing participants with access to a wide pool of qualified specialists.

When: February 13
Where: Tashkent, Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Conference Hall

Tajikistan

Digital Fest
An educational and youth forum dedicated to modern digital solutions, artificial intelligence, internet security, and advertising. The festival contributes to the implementation of the Decree of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan declaring 2025–2030 as the "Years of Development of the Digital Economy and Innovations."

When: February 23 from 10:00 to 18:00
Where: Dushanbe, Hyatt Regency Dushanbe 

World

AI Everything Dubai 2025
A business program and exhibition dedicated to the digital economy and innovations in the field of AI. Participants will be able to discuss how AI is changing the world and how important it is to expand access to technologies for developing economies to avoid the digital divide. The event will bring together leading researchers, startups, and major technology companies, focusing on creating an inclusive AI environment in the UAE and the world.

When: February 4 / February 5-6
Where: Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort / Dubai, Dubai World Trade Centre

Venture Growth Masterclass Series by 500 Eurasia
A series of master classes designed for entrepreneurs who aim to grow their business and attract investors. As part of the course, participants will gain knowledge from leading global experts in the field of startups, investments, and business scaling. The master classes are focused on overcoming difficulties that often cause startup failures and offer proven methods for solving them.

When: February 4, 11, 18
Where: Online

Cyber Security and Cloud Expo Global 2025
The event will offer reports, case studies, and practical examples on the latest achievements in cybersecurity and cloud computing. Participants will be able to communicate with industry leaders and participate in discussions on topics such as zero trust, data security, hybrid cloud, recovery strategies, and intelligent cloud security.

When: February 5-6
Where: London, Olympia London

LEAP 2025
LEAP opens its doors to more than 100,000 technical innovators and leading experts from around the world who will gather to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and communicate with mentors and investors. The event promises a unique opportunity to harness the potential of technology to create a positive future.

When: February 9-12
Where: Riyadh

Asana for Operations Webinar
An exclusive webinar from Asana, where participants will learn how AI and automation help operational teams track goals, optimize workflows, and manage them without excessive manual effort. The webinars also include real stories from teams that have improved their processes using Asana, as well as practical tips that can be applied immediately.

When: February 11
Where: Online

DeepFest
A key event for opinion leaders, innovators, representatives of major technology companies, data processing specialists, startups, and entrepreneurs. The conference will feature training sessions, demonstrations, innovative sessions, startup presentations, and an exhibition with the participation of leading global technology companies.

When: February 9-12
Where: Riyadh

Webinar "Talend: Use Case for Master Data Management"
A webinar dedicated to solving problems that companies face when managing data, such as disparate sources and data errors. Participants will learn how Qlik Talend simplifies data integration and quality management, and why Master Data Management is the foundation of operational excellence. The event will be useful for data management specialists, BI developers, and data engineers.

When: February 13
Where: Online

Webinar "AI in Location Selection: Forecast Accuracy Over 85%"
A webinar dedicated to modern approaches to location evaluation using artificial intelligence. Participants will learn why traditional methods are losing effectiveness and how AI is changing the location selection process, as well as receive practical usage of geodata via the Open Street Map API.

When: February 19
Where: Online

Web Summit Qatar
International entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders will gather at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center to unite the world of technology. Web Summit in Qatar helps build connections between the new generation of startup founders in the Middle East and investors, journalists, and people around the world. 

When: February 23-26
Where: Qatar, Doha

INMerge Innovation Summit
As part of the INMerge Innovation Summit, an additional event will take place, providing startups with a unique opportunity to demonstrate their innovations, communicate with industry leaders, and make themselves known in the international market. The winner of the contest will receive a paid trip to participate in INMerge 2025 in Baku. In addition, the winner will receive free access to the summit, a special booth to present their startup, and the opportunity to participate in the prestigious INBattle startup competition, which has a prize fund of $25,000. 

Application Deadline: February 20
Where: Georgia, Tbilisi, Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers
When: February 27