IT Agenda for August: Key Events in the World and Central Asia

August promises to be packed — key events in the tech, startup, and investment worlds are ahead. We have prepared a review of the most notable events of the month that you definitely shouldn’t miss.

Summer IT Forum by Qazaq IT Community and Servercore
An outdoor meeting for CTOs, DevOps engineers, and IT leaders, where experts from Servercore, Core 24/7, and DATA STAR will share cases on optimizing infrastructure costs without losing efficiency. The program includes practical approaches to DevOps/DevSecOps, networking, giveaways, and a burger break for informal communication.

When: August 1 at 16:30
Where: Almaty, Most It hub Business Center Fortis, Khodzhanova Street, 2/2

Live Stream “How to Raise Over $1,000,000 in Investments: TASS Vision Startup Case”
A live stream about raising investments using the TASS Vision startup as an example, where the founder and investors analyze a real fundraising case: how to prepare for a round, what influences investors’ decisions, what mistakes founders make, and what helps successfully close a deal.

When: August 1 at 19:00
Where: The Tech Telegram channel

Female Founders Meetup
An offline meeting for women founders, startuppers, and technology leaders, where participants will discuss challenges, growth opportunities, and ecosystem development in Kazakhstan.

When: August 2
Where: Astana, Astana IT University, Atameken Space

TechCrunch Road 2 Battlefield — Kazakhstan Qualifying Round
Startups from Kazakhstan will present their innovative projects in a live stream, while experts and the jury will assess their potential for entering the international stage. This is a unique opportunity to hear how strong founders pitch.

When: August 4–8, 10:00–13:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram channel

Live Stream “How to Raise Over $500,000 in Investments: Finflow Startup Case”
An open discussion with CEO Daulet Aitmukhanov, as well as experts Mikhail Smolyanov and Murat Junusov, on how a startup can prepare for a round and convince investors.

When: August 8 at 19:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram channel

nFactorial Demo Day
The final event of the summer program, where over 70 developers will present their AI products created in just 10 weeks. You will be able to see the best projects, meet talents, and get inspired by future ideas. Admission is free, and there will also be an online broadcast on the nFactorial Podcast YouTube channel.

When: August 9
Where: Almaty, Satbayev University

TechCrunch Road 2 Battlefield — Mongolia, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan Qualifying Round
A live broadcast during which startups from Mongolia, Turkmenistan, and Tajikistan will present their projects to experts and the jury. Viewers will be able to see bright pitches and learn about regional technological solutions.

When: August 11, 11:00–13:00
Where: The Tech Telegram channel

Ai4
Ai4 is the largest artificial intelligence event in North America. The event will feature the latest developments in AI, including generative AI and AI agents.

When: August 11–13
Where: Las Vegas

Live Stream “Communication in IT”
An open conversation about communication in IT with Shamil Shakirov, co-founder of PR Hub Central Asia, where they will discuss how technology teams can build publicity, speak to the market, and strengthen personal brands. Moderator: Zarina Uspanova, Development Director at WE media.

When: August 14 at 17:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram channel

Final of Regional Qualifiers for TechCrunch Road 2 Battlefield
The final stage of the pitch series, where the best startups from Central Asia will present their projects to the jury. This is the climax of regional broadcasts and the last step on the path to participating in TechCrunch Disrupt — with bright founders, strong ideas, and top-level competition.

When: August 15
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram channel

How to Launch a Startup in Uzbekistan. Experience of Amirkhan Omarov 
Founder and CEO of Parqour, Amirkhan Omarov, will share his experience of launching a project in the neighboring market — Uzbekistan. He will talk about market differences, local specifics, and insights that will help avoid mistakes. Useful for founders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan planning to enter the Uzbek market.

When: August 20 at 18:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram channel

gamescom 2025
The largest gaming event in the world. Participants can expect big announcements, new product demonstrations, epic tournaments, live performances, a cosplay contest, festivals, unique activities with epix, and meetings with leading studios, indie developers, and investors.

When: August 20–24
Where: Cologne, Germany

AWS Community Day Central Asia 2025
An important cloud event of the year, where participants will immerse themselves in practical experience with AWS Heroes, Community Builders, and top engineers from around the world over two days. Real cases, workshops, networking, and insights beyond documentation — all for those who want to think like AWS professionals and become part of the global community.

When: August 22–23
Where: Almaty, Al-Farabi Avenue, 71 bldg 20, Farabi Hub

WebX 2025
Asia’s largest conference dedicated to Web3, digital assets, and blockchain technologies. The event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and government representatives from Japan and other countries. The program includes a solutions exhibition, project pitches, a gaming zone for GameFi, over 150 side events, and numerous networking opportunities in a comfortable business atmosphere.

When: August 25–26
Where: Tokyo, The Prince Park Tower Tokyo

PROFIT Industry & Energy Day
An annual conference on the digitalization of industry and energy in Kazakhstan, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and IT solution providers. Participants can expect speeches by leading speakers, real cases, technological solutions for non-ferrous metallurgy, energy, and manufacturing, as well as prize giveaways among offline guests.

When: August 28 at 09:20
Where: Astana, Radisson Hotel

All events are listed in Astana time.