The main IT events of the fall that startups, investors, and tech entrepreneurs cannot afford to miss

Apple — Fall Event 2026
Apple will hold its traditional Fall Event, where the company will present new products and updates to its ecosystem. The event will take place under the slogan “Surprise and shine.”

When: September 9, 2026
Where: Online — the broadcast will be available on the Apple website and in the Apple TV app.

Astana Finance Days 2026
A regional financial forum that brings together investors, business representatives, financial institutions, and regulators to discuss capital markets, investment opportunities, regulation, innovation, financing of the real sector, and cross-border cooperation. The program also includes an exhibition featuring financial institutions, investment companies, and technology projects.

When: September 9–10
Where: Astana, Mangilik El Ave., 55/18

Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026
The leading fintech forum in Central Asia will bring together bankers, regulators, and fintech entrepreneurs. Over 4,000 in-person attendees and another 2,000 online participants are expected, along with more than 120 speakers and experts. Topics include digital currencies, open banking, GovTech, RegTech, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The forum will be opened by Timur Suleimenov, Chairman of the National Bank of Kazakhstan.

When: September 11
Where: Almaty

Baku ID 2026
Azerbaijan’s premier startup event, organized by SABAH.HUB Innovation Center, brings together founders, global investors, and promising projects from the Caucasus, Central Asia, and the MENA region. Past editions have gathered over 13,500 participants and 375 startups, with investment commitments totaling $5.5 million. The program traditionally includes pitch sessions and networking with government ministries and large business representatives.

When: September 17–18
Where: Baku

S-Tron Shanghai 2026
Asia’s largest technology and startup event. The program includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, a startup pitch competition, and networking zones across seven technology sectors — from consumer tech to sustainability. Organizers expect over 15,000 participants, 200 speakers, 3,000 startups, and investors.

When: September 22–23
Where: Shanghai

ICTWEEK Uzbekistan 2026
Uzbekistan’s main technology week has been held annually since 2004 with the support of the Ministry of Digital Technologies. The program unites the CAEx exhibition, the IT Park Uzbekistan Startup Summit, the FinTech Forum in partnership with the Central Asian Fintech Association, and the AI Forum with UNESCO.

When: September 22–25
Where: Tashkent, CAEx

KazHackStan 2026
KazHackStan is an international cybersecurity conference that brings together information security specialists, hackers, business representatives, government officials, and technology companies.

When: September 29–30
Where: Astana, Palace of Independence

AI & Digital Bridge 2026
The largest Eurasian technology forum, held since 2018, brings together technology companies, startups, investors, and government representatives. The program is divided into seven thematic tracks — from implementing AI in government administration to transforming the gaming industry.

When: October 1–3
Where: Astana, EXPO Convention Center

Armenia Engineering Week 2026
Armenia Engineering Week brings together engineers, technology companies, researchers, students, and industry leaders. The 2026 theme is “Physical AI: Engineering Intelligence for the Real World,” focusing on the transition of artificial intelligence from digital environments to physical systems. The program will cover algorithms, sensors, electronics, robotics, embedded systems, and manufacturing.

When: October 2–4
Where: Yerevan

Tech Week San Francisco
A decentralized technology conference by the venture capital firm a16z, where hundreds of individual events — from hackathons to panel discussions — are organized by startups, companies, and investors across the city. San Francisco has hosted the event for four consecutive years. Confirmed speakers include IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, HubSpot co-founder Brian Halligan, and Twitter co-founder Biz Stone. Individual events are also organized by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and AWS.

When: October 5–11
Where: San Francisco

Tech Week Los Angeles
The same decentralized conference format by a16z as in San Francisco, but in Los Angeles — a week of events featuring fast-growing companies and investors from the West Coast. Organizers are accepting applications to host their own events during the week, including panels, happy hours, hackathons, and pitches. Los Angeles Tech Week takes place immediately after San Francisco, continuing the unified Tech Week 2026 calendar.

When: October 12–18
Where: Los Angeles

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is one of the world’s largest conferences for startups, investors, and technology companies. The event brings together thousands of founders, venture funds, corporations, and ecosystem representatives from around the globe. The program features industry leader speeches, panel discussions, networking, and the finale of the Startup Battlefield competition, where promising startups present their projects to top investors and compete for cash prizes and international recognition.

When: October 13–15
Where: San Francisco

AICT2026
The IEEE International Conference on the Application of Information and Communication Technologies will be held at ADA University. Co-organizers include universities from Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Italy, and the United States. The program includes keynote sessions, scientific presentations on data science, cybersecurity, machine learning, and ICT in medicine. Past editions have featured researchers from more than 70 countries.

When: October 14–16
Where: Baku, ADA University

Be Woman Asia
The largest women’s leadership forum in Central Asia, held at the Palace of Republic in Almaty. The 2026 theme is “Ethical Power”: responsible leadership and decision-making in an era of technological and social change. The forum brings together entrepreneurs, leaders, and change agents from the region and the world; previous editions have gathered over 3,500 participants from more than ten countries. Past guests include May Musk, mother of SpaceX and Tesla founder Elon Musk.

When: October 15
Where: Almaty

InnoWeek 2026
Uzbekistan’s flagship innovation forum has been held since 2018 under the auspices of the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation. The 2026 theme is “Advanced Innovations for a Changing World.” The program includes about 30 formats: international conferences, panel discussions, B2B and B2G meetings, and startup competitions for students and young innovators. Priority areas include artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing.

When: October 27–29
Where: Tashkent, CAEx

AI Conf 2026 — AI Beyond Heights
An international conference on artificial intelligence that brings together researchers, developers, and startup founders from the region and beyond. Last year, speakers included Tajikistan Prime Minister Kohir Rasulzoda and Google DeepMind Vice President Karim Ayyub. The program includes keynote sessions, workshops, startup pitches, and live technology demonstrations.

When: October 30–31
Where: Dushanbe

Startup World Cup — Global Finals
The finals of the global Startup World Cup championship will bring together winners of regional qualifiers to compete for $1 million in investment funding. The event takes place at the Hilton Union Square hotel and includes panel discussions with investors and a networking evening. Past speakers have included representatives from Google, Cloudflare, and Adobe.

When: November 4–6
Where: San Francisco, Hilton Union Square

Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
The world’s largest fintech festival, held at Singapore EXPO and organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore in partnership with the Global Finance and Technology Network. The 2026 theme is “The Rewiring: New Risks. New Rules. New Growth.” Over 70,000 participants, 940 speakers, and 600 sponsors and exhibitors from 142 countries are expected. The program covers 300 sessions across six stages.

When: November 18–20
Where: Singapore, Singapore EXPO

DigiTec 2026
Armenia’s premier technology event has been held in Yerevan for 21 years — the first DigiTec took place in 2005. The organizer is the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises of Armenia, with support from the government and the Yerevan municipality. Over 250 exhibitors from more than seven countries, 80 startups, and 40,000 visitors are expected. Partners and exhibitors include NVIDIA, Microsoft, Cisco, Adobe, and Yandex.

When: November 20–22
Where: Yerevan

Baku International Innovation Trade Show 2026
The international high-tech and innovation exhibition will be held in Baku for the first time. Thematic sections cover artificial intelligence and robotics, smart cities, GreenTech, cybersecurity, FinTech and venture capital, and BioTech. The business program spans three days and includes a plenary session, the Startup Innovation Hub pitch competition, and B2B and G2G negotiations.

When: November 26–28
Where: Baku, Baku Expo Center

INMerge Innovation Summit 2026
An international innovation summit positioning Baku as a regional hub for Azerbaijan, the Caucasus, Central Asia, MENA, and Europe. Speakers include Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, Netflix co-founder Mark Randolph, and Amazon Vice President Werner Vogels. The event brings together over 1,000 participating companies, including OpenAI, Tesla, and IBM.

When: November 30 – December 1
Where: Baku, Baku Convention Center

Women in Tech Awards Caucasus & Central Asia 2026
In October, women leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, initiatives, and allies from across the region will gather in Tashkent to celebrate those shaping the future of technology. Regional winners will represent the Caucasus and Central Asia at the Women in Tech Global Awards in Paris.

Where: Tashkent