Where to find knowledge, investors, and inspiration: 13 IT events this week

This week features webinars, meetups, and online events for startups, IT professionals, and designers. Choose what will boost your skills and your startup!

Webinar: “How to Bring a Startup to the Chinese Market”
This webinar is designed for startups and IT companies from Central Eurasia looking to scale in China. Experts will discuss the technology ecosystem, business opportunities, promising industries, as well as the Shanghai Innovation Hub and access to Chinese investors. Speakers: Lyazzat Borankulova, CEO, Growth Vision Pro, and Maral Shashkenova, Partner, Growth Vision Pro.

When: March 17 at 17:00
Where: Online

Fireside Chat: Fashion Meets Tech
How are technology changing fashion? The industry is undergoing transformation—from AI-driven design to data-based personalization. Experts will discuss the impact of technology on style, sustainable fashion, and digital wardrobes. 

When: March 17 at 18:00
Where: London, Eurasian Startup Hub

Seminar: “How Startups Can Attract Investment from Global VCs”
UEnter will host a seminar featuring Yagiz Karadeniz, Managing Partner at DOMiNO Ventures. Participants will learn what investors look for in startups, how to create a strong pitch deck, where to find investors, and how to communicate with them.

When: March 18 at 15:00
Where: Tashkent, UEnter 

Webinar: “How to Accelerate Product Growth”
Roman Shimansky, Chief Executive Officer at Yango Play MENA, ex-Kinopoisk, Yandex Music, Paramount Pictures, will discuss the principles of product growth, its differences from marketing, and analyze case studies from various countries. This webinar will be useful for product managers, marketers, startup founders, and anyone interested in business scaling.

When: March 18 at 21:00
Where: Online

Open Lesson: Linux Server Administration
A free daytime lesson on Linux server administration. This is a key skill for working in IT. Linux specialists are in demand in companies worldwide, as most servers run on this operating system.

When: March 19 at 15:00
Where: Tashkent, 48 Bozbazar Street

Webinar: “A Startup Through the Eyes of an Investor: What Determines the Fate of a Deal?”
Levan Kavtaradze, Investment Director at TMT Investments Plc, will explain how investors make decisions, what they pay attention to, and which founder mistakes can cost them investment. The program includes an analysis of key factors for a successful deal, a case study of 1Fit, and insights from deals in the US, UK, Europe, and Central Asia.

When: March 19 at 15:00
Where: Online

Lecture: “From Code to Team Management and Technical Challenges”
Sardor Khuzhaev, Oracle PL/SQL Team Lead at Kapitalbank, will deliver a lecture on “From Code to Team Management and Technical Challenges.” He will share advice on choosing a direction in IT, developing in it, solving technical problems in projects, and effectively managing development teams. The meeting will be useful for developers, team leads, and anyone looking to grow in IT.

When: March 19 at 19:00 
Where: Tashkent, 132A Beshagach Street, Uzum Office

CAU Tech Summit
As part of the CAU Tech Summit, Steve Wozniak will appear in an offline format, sharing his vision of the future of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Expect a live dialogue with Steve Wozniak, panel discussions with leading IT industry experts, and unique networking opportunities with top investors and market professionals.

When: March 20
Where: Tashkent, SAEx

Growth Hacking Training & Better Future Acceleration
An exclusive Growth Hacking training where participants will learn proven startup scaling tactics, user acquisition and retention strategies, and key principles of digital marketing. Additionally, the event will serve as a platform for launching the global initiative Better Future Acceleration in Uzbekistan, aimed at supporting promising startups.

When: March 20 at 11:00
Where: Tashkent, 142 Mahatmkuli Street, IT Park Uzbekistan

Lecture: “How to Enter International Freelance Without English”
Alim Zholdaspaev, a freelancer and UX/UI designer at bazaar Thailand, will deliver a lecture titled “How to Enter International Freelance Without English,” covering the specifics of working 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 US: Meruert Sagindyk’s Experience”
In the stream, Meruert Sagindyk, representative of the startup Tackle, will share her experience launching a startup in the US, discussing key stages, challenges, and opportunities for entrepreneurs.

When: March 20 at 20:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram Channel

Online Meetup: “How Designers Can Harness AI”
An online meetup, Prompts’ Slaves, for UX/UI designers who want to understand the capabilities and limitations of neural networks. The speaker will discuss creating unified stylistic solutions, detailing problems, customization tools, and the prospects of AI in design.

When: March 20 at 20:00 
Where: Online

Algorythm Course: Intro to Machine Learning
The course will help participants understand the basics of machine learning, even without technical experience. Participants will learn about the differences between ML, DL, and Data Science, and get familiar with classification methods, clustering, decision trees, and other algorithms. The course will be useful for entrepreneurs planning an AI startup, students, and those looking to switch careers to IT.

When: March 21 at 18:00
Where: Online