10 key IT events worth attending in January

CES-2025
A major event in the tech world — a place to discover life-changing innovations. Here, global brands conduct business, meet new partners, and the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to present their latest products and boldest breakthroughs. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the greatest minds and representatives of today’s most influential brands.

When: January 7-8
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Lecture “How to Create Effective Business Presentations”
Speaker Lidia Lotkina will share insights on creating presentations that drive revenue and increase sales conversions, discuss common mistakes in business presentations that hinder sales and investment acquisition, and analyze real investment presentations and participant works. This event is designed for entrepreneurs and startups.

When: January 9 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Lecture “Realities of Business Process Automation”
Evgeny Vaniev, Head of the Group of Companies 1C: Franchising, will discuss the goals and objectives of automation, methods for overcoming crises in projects, PMI and P2M project management standards. This event is intended for entrepreneurs, programmers, and software implementation specialists.

When: January 16 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Lecture “Artificial Intelligence in the Educational Process”
The speaker will share how to create effective individualized learning plans using AI, explain how neural networks help create adaptive tests and exams, and demonstrate how to develop intelligent assistants. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, students, teachers, tutors, and marketers.

When: January 18 at 19:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Annual UAE Investment Forum 1.0
This is a unique opportunity to learn about key aspects of doing business and investing. Don’t miss the chance to discover how to take your business and investments to a new level in the UAE.

When: January 18 / January 19-20 at 18:00
Where: Astana, 1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, St. Regis Hotel / Almaty, 77/7 Al-Farabi Avenue, Ritz Carlton Hotel

Hackathon AI CITY HACKATHON
As part of the Accelerate Prosperity incubation program, invites you to the AI CITY HACKATHON, taking place in the city of Osh. You will work on projects that make cities more convenient and safer, tackle important challenges ranging from ecology to digital security, receive mentorship from industry leaders, find inspiration, and make new connections.

When: January 24-31, 2025
Where: Online / Osh, 331 Lenin Street, Osh State University

Lecture “Neural Network Errors”
Ivan Kononov, Chief Scientific Officer of IPnote from the USA, will discuss the causes of neural network errors, including data and model architecture shortcomings, strategies and tools for minimizing errors and improving neural network reliability, and the responsibilities of developers creating neural networks. This event is designed for entrepreneurs, startups, developers, and students.

When: January 26 at 15:00
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Neconference for Businessmen and Developers
A large-scale networking event for IT & digital specialists in Karaganda. You will have the opportunity to exchange experience with other professionals in the field and establish valuable contacts.

When: January 31 at 18:30
Where: Online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Digital Almaty 2025
The event will focus on the impact of artificial intelligence on industry, automation, and production process management. Participants will discuss how AI technologies help improve efficiency and sustainability across sectors. Additionally, the forum will feature a large-scale startup competition in the field of artificial intelligence and an exhibition of IT projects, tech parks, and industrial solutions.

When: January 31 – February 1
Where: Almaty, 42 Timiryazev Street

AICA Awards 2024
The Central Asian Artificial Intelligence Association is accepting applications for participation in the prestigious AICA Awards 2024, named after Al-Khwarezmi, which honors outstanding achievements in the field of AI in Central Asia.

Application deadline: January 30.