30 key IT events to attend in April

Kazakhstan

Business Technology Expo
A key event for entrepreneurs and specialists, showcasing advanced business technologies and innovative solutions. Participants will learn about new tools for automation, digitalization, and management, establish business connections, and explore current trends for business growth and development.

When: April 1-3
Where: Astana, EXPO Convention Center

Kazakhstan Security Systems Exhibition
An annual security exhibition where experts, government agencies, and businesses discuss challenges and innovations. The program includes conferences, seminars, and masterclasses.

When: April 1-3
Where: Astana, EXPO Convention Center

Cyber and Digital Security Exhibition
A forum-exhibition on cybersecurity, bringing together experts, government agencies, and IT companies. The program features discussions, new solutions, and data protection technologies.

When: April 2-3
Where: Astana, EXPO Convention Center

Marketing & Reputation Day Almaty 2025
The premier event in the field of marketing and reputation management in Kazakhstan and the CIS, where experts and industry leaders discuss trends, crisis communications, digital tools, and promotion strategies.

When: April 3 at 10:00
Where: Almaty, 617 Seyfullin Ave, Event Space

AWS Student Day
An educational event for students focused on cloud technologies and DevOps. Participants will learn about key AWS working principles, listen to expert presentations, participate in a practical workshop, and win prizes. All attendees who visit the lectures will receive certificates and gain access to AWS Academy courses.

When: April 4
Where: Kaskelen, 1/1 Abylai Khan Ave, SDU University

Conference "Digitalization of Retail Chains and Shopping Centers, Marketplaces, FinTech, Banks, Financial Sector"
A conference on digital technologies in Kazakhstan's retail and financial sectors, bringing together leading experts, business representatives, and government officials. Participants will discuss market prospects, marketplace development, FinTech solutions, customer experience, and digital transformation.

When: April 4
Where: Online / Almaty, 181 Zhetoksan St, InterContinental

Training: Code Refactoring Techniques
Training by Muhammad Ahmad Saeed, Senior Software Engineer at a Big Tech company. Participants will explore why refactoring is a necessity rather than an option, which tools can simplify the process, and what mistakes even experienced developers make. The training will be conducted in English.

When: April 4 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture "NPS: The Main Indicator of Product and Team Success"
Alex Somov, Counsellor at Wooppay, will deliver a lecture covering NPS measurement methodology, data analysis, strategy adaptation, and case studies of successful companies. The event will be useful for product managers, marketers, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and students.

When: April 8 at 11:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Training: Tools and Techniques for IT Education
Training by Nikolai Losev, Solution Architect, where participants will learn how to effectively organize the learning process, use practical tools to systematize knowledge, and combine courses, practice, and independent study without chaos.
When: April 10 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Build With AI Workshop
A free workshop by Google Developer Experts, where participants will gain practical experience working with GenAI and integrating it with Firebase. Speakers include Kartik Derasari, Google Cloud Developer Expert; Vrijraj Singh, Web, Firebase & ML Developer Expert; and Sayed Ali Alkamel, Dart & Flutter Developer Expert.

When: April 12 at 11:30
Where: Almaty, 59 Tole Bi St, Kazakh-British Technical University

JunDay'25
The largest IT event for students in Kazakhstan: masterclasses, presentations by 40+ Kolesa Group experts, speed dating with professionals, networking, and the Jun Contest with prizes. 12 IT directions — development, analytics, UX, ML, HR. Free entry, limited spots.

When: April 13
Where: Almaty, 42/1 Temiryazev St, "Bakshasaray"

Lecture "Upwork: How to Turn Applications into Successful Deals"
A lecture on how to stand out among freelancers, avoid mistakes that scare off clients, and build effective lead generation. The event will be useful for freelancers and digital specialists.

When: April 14 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture: Go-to-Market strategy: how to launch your product on a global scale
The speaker will conduct an online lecture on how to prepare a product for an international launch, attract the first users, and use current marketing tools in 2025. The event is for startup founders, entrepreneurs, marketers, and product managers.

When: April 16 at 19:00
Where: Online

Lecture "Application of AI in Medicine and Education"
A lecture on machine learning in medicine: principles and applications, data reliability in GPT systems, AI in doctor training, implementation stages, and realistic expectations.

When: April 21 at 12:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture 7Generation: IT-event
Speakers will discuss the mission and goals of 7Generation, the application of ML in telecommunications, and present internship programs. The event is for students, graduates of IT fields, and beginners in Data Science and ML.

When: April 23 at 16:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

VI International Conference HR Brand Central Asia
The largest event for HR directors, top managers, and business owners, dedicated to people, innovations, and technologies in the working reality of 2025. The program includes expert presentations, panel discussions, practical cases, and an awards ceremony for the HR Brand 2024 winners.

When: April 24
Where: Almaty, 617 Seyfullin Ave, Rixos Almaty

AppSecFest
An annual application security conference bringing together leading IT experts, DevSecOps practitioners, and cybersecurity specialists. The program features reports and panel discussions on topics such as AI in cybersecurity, secret management, cloud infrastructure protection, SSDLC, and more.

When: April 25
Where: Online / Almaty, Atakent, Pavilion 9

Lecture "Solving Algorithmic Problems for Frontend Developers"
The speaker will discuss where to start, how to develop algorithmic thinking, and which resources can help with learning. The event will be useful for IT students and frontend developers.

When: April 26 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Kyrgyzstan

TechSummitOsh
TechSummitOsh will be a great opportunity for high school students and university students to learn about careers in IT, self-education, and alternatives to labor migration. Representatives of GDG Bishkek, BA Community, IT HR Community, and EPAM Campus will share their experience and explain how to develop in the industry.

When: April 6
Where: Osh, 143 Aliyev St

Lecture "The Future of GameDev: What Awaits Game Developers in 2025?"
IT STEP Academy will host a lecture on the future of game development, discussing career prospects, current technologies, and key skills for game developers in 2025. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required as the number of spots is limited.

When: April 6 at 16:00
Where: Bishkek, Technopark

Central Asia Startup Cup Forum
The main event for startups, entrepreneurs, and investors: panel discussions, 20+ hours of networking, StartUp Battle, and investor search. The program includes discussions on venture capital, AI trends, DeepTech, FemTech, and HealthTech.

When: April 24-25
Where: Bishkek, Technopark

Uzbekistan

Webinar: Digitalization and Cloud Technologies
A webinar on the application of cloud technologies in business, organized by Turkish cloud provider Bulutistan. Speaker Samir Nuriev, Regional Manager for Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, will explain how cloud solutions help companies accelerate digitalization, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. Participation is free, but registration is required.

When: April 2 at 15:00
Where: Online

Career Growth Bootcamp
Workshops with IT experts where participants will explore career growth strategies, personal brand and LinkedIn development, digital tools for productivity, and project management.
When: April 2-3 at 12:00
Where: Samarkand, 17A Ibn Sino St, School21 Samarkand

AICA Awards 2025
The largest AI event in Central Asia, uniting Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. The award recognizes achievements, stimulates innovation, and fosters collaboration.

When: April 4
Where: Tashkent, Central Asian University

REVO DAY 2025
The largest IT event in Urgench for specialists and business leaders. Participants can expect presentations by leading experts, opportunities to expand their professional network, and the REVO CUP programming competition with a prize fund of 80,000,000 UZS. The event coincides with the fifth anniversary of REVO Global and will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, new opportunities, and collaboration within the IT community.

When: April 5 at 09:00
Where: Urgench, IT Park Uzbekistan

Meetup "AI Revolution: Future Tools for Developers"
The event will introduce participants to advanced AI models such as Claude and ChatGPT and their application in programming. Speaker Beknazar Abdikamalov, co-founder of Hupo and ex-Amazon engineer, will discuss ways to optimize work, the role of AI agents in development, tools for content creation, and training models on rare languages. The meetup will be held in the Karakalpak language. The condition for participation is a Claude Pro subscription, 1 subscription per 3 people.
When: April 5 at 16:00
Where: Nukus, IT Park Karakalpakstan

"Smart Breakfast"
"Smart Breakfast" is a meeting for entrepreneurs and specialists dedicated to personal finance management and the use of AI in marketing. Participants can expect self-presentations, expert presentations, and informal networking.

When: April 6 at 11:30
Where: Tashkent, 3 Ukchi St, Community Coffee Bar

E-commerce Central Asia Expo
An international e-commerce event in Central Asia, bringing together marketplaces, FinTech, banks, logistics, and IT startups. The program includes conferences, a business alley, technology demonstrations, and networking with experts.

When: April 9-10
Where: Tashkent, 12/1 Labzak St, Anhor Park, Axelon Karting Center

NAG CONF
An annual conference for telecommunications and IT professionals. Experts, technology leaders, and innovators will discuss key trends, practical cases, and the future of the industry.

When: April 10
Where: Tashkent, Hilton Tashkent City

Rock the BOAT: Camunda & Reunico
A conference on business cases and trends in Camunda automation. Speakers from Reunico will discuss creating in-demand products through automation, Freedom Telecom will share experience in process transformation, and a Java leader from Uzum will explain the differences between Camunda 7 and 8.

When: April 24 at 14:00
Where: Tashkent, IT Park Uzbekistan