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

IT FEST
This is a festival where your IT ideas can receive real support, feedback from a venture investor, and cool prizes.
When: May 4 at 10:00
Where: Astana, Astana Garden School

Microsoft 365 Conference
An event for Microsoft 365 specialists, where updates, best practices, and the future of digital workplaces will be discussed.
When: May 6-8
Where: Las Vegas

GISEC Global 2025
Representatives from INTERPOL, IBM, Microsoft, Huawei, and others are expected to participate. The conference covers topics from AI and cyber threats to digital transformation in the public sector.
When: May 6-8
Where: Dubai

MFO Next
The event will bring together CTOs, CPOs, CIOs, POs, PMs, developers, and designers from leading MFIs, banks, and FinTech companies in Central Asia. Participants will be able to learn real-world cases, gain insights from industry leaders, build useful connections, and network over refreshments.
When: May 16 at 14:00
Where: Almaty, Smart Point

Game Fest
GameJam — a marathon for creating games under the guidance of international experts.
When: May 16-17
Where: Tashkent

Agile Scale & Innovation 2025
The largest conference for specialists involved in scaling Agile processes, implementing artificial intelligence, automation, cloud technologies, and engineering solutions.
When: May 17 at 11:00
Where: Tashkent

AV FOCUS 2025
The 18th Professional Forum for proAV and IT specialists. The forum focuses on multimedia technologies for business, education, and cultural institutions.
When: May 20
Where: Astana, Hilton Garden Inn Astana

Google I/O
Google I/O 2025 — the annual developer conference by Google.
When: May 20-21
Where: Mountain View

COMPUTEX 2025
COMPUTEX 2025 is one of the largest and oldest technology events in Asia and the world, especially in the field of hardware, AI, IoT, and innovations in the PC industry.
When: May 20-23
Where: Taipei

GITEX Europe 2025
The event will bring together technology companies, startups, and investors to discuss innovations in AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, and other technologies. Participants include IBM, Cisco, SAP, AWS, and others.
When: May 21-23
Where: Berlin

Web Summit Vancouver
Web Summit Vancouver 2025 will bring together leading experts, including Kasara Yunis, Harry Marcus, Michelle Zatlyn, and others. Speakers will share insights on the future of technology and innovation.
When: May 27-30
Where: Vancouver

International PLAS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan
PLAS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan covers issues of digitalization, government structures, finance, retail, IT, and telecom.
When: May 28-29
Where: Tashkent

Bishkek International Finance Forum 2025
One of the largest FinTech events in the region, where trends, IT solutions, and partnerships in Kyrgyzstan and beyond are discussed.
When: May 30
Where: Bishkek

beetech conf
This is one of the largest IT conferences in Kazakhstan. The program includes 20 practical presentations, workshops, live discussions, expert consultations, and networking.
When: May 31
Where: Almaty