IT Events of the Week, May 12-18: PGL, Plug and Play Expo, and Game Fest

We’ve found events for you for the week — lectures, forums, and discussions for developers, entrepreneurs, and IT specialists.

Galaxy Unpacked
A virtual event by Samsung where the Galaxy S25 Edge will be presented. The presentation will be streamed on Samsung Newsroom, the official website, and YouTube. Pre-orders are already open, and reservation participants will receive a $50 credit from Samsung.

When: May 13 at 06:00
Where: online

Meetup “How to Go from 0 to 1 in B2B SAAS Sales”
A meeting with Daniyar Ereden — a unique opportunity to learn how successful Enterprise sales are built in B2B SaaS. The speaker, with eight years of experience working in large Canadian and American tech companies, will share strategies for market entry, scaling, and working with large clients. Meetup participants at MOST IT Hub will learn how to promote a product, close deals, and grow sales from zero to a million.

When: May 13 at 17:30
Where: Almaty, Khodzhanova 2/2, Fortis Business Center, MOST IT Hub

Opening of Virtual Accelerate
The launch of the first digital platform in Tajikistan to support startups, where entrepreneurs, investors, and experts can develop ideas, exchange knowledge, and find new opportunities. You will be treated to an official opening, an exhibition of IT companies, startup pitches, panel discussions, and networking sessions.  

When: May 14 at 09:30 
Where: Dushanbe, Somoni Ave., 47, Ismaili Centre Dushanbe

Meetup AI in Action #2
The meeting is dedicated to the practical application of AI. Participants will be able to learn about real AI cases, listen to expert presentations, and discuss the possibilities of integrating technologies into business and development. The meetup is organized by Yandex with the support of TATU and ML Community. Registration is open, participation requires organizer approval. 

When: May 14
Where: Tashkent, Tashkent University of Information Technologies

Tech Meetup 013
ProductMasters is hosting an IT Meetup in Almaty, where leading experts from Yandex Cloud, Flimod.com, Choco Holding, Freedom Telecom, and Bereke Bank will share practical cases and insights about product management, data, and UX. Key topics include analytics for product teams, UX affecting conversion, data management strategies, product management culture in Kazakhstan, and speech technologies in digital products.

When: May 14 at 19:00
Where: online/ Almaty, Yandex office

Masterclass “Vibe-Coding: Launching a Startup with AI”
Timur Yesenov, an expert in AI development and founder of NOCODIA, will tell you how to shorten the path from idea to MVP from six months to 14 days, why 78% of entrepreneurs lose money on traditional development, and share real cases of launching startups with AI. Participants will receive useful bonuses — a template for idea validation and a selection of services for launching.

When: May 14 at 18:30
Where: Almaty, Khodzhanova 2/2, Fortis Business Center, MOST IT Hub

Women in Tech Talks × East Games
A discussion meeting where specialists from the gaming industry will share their work experience, talk about career opportunities for beginners, and discuss how companies support women in game development. Speakers will touch upon topics such as HR in technology, creative development in the gaming industry, first steps in IT, and professional growth in project management.  

When: May 14 at 18:30  
Where: Tashkent, Elbek St., 10, East Games

Brand Analytics Conference Uzbekistan 2025
The first industry conference in Uzbekistan dedicated to social media analytics for business. Participants will learn how social media analytics helps improve marketing, PR, and customer service, get acquainted with key market players, and study successful cases of local companies. The program includes research on social networks in Uzbekistan, modern ML solutions for analytics, presentation of the “Business Growth Points” project, and discussions about the future of social media in the region. 

When: May 15 at 10:00
Where: Tashkent, PANARAMS Tashkent Hotel

Plug and Play Uzbekistan Expo 2025
A unique event bringing together international startups, investors, and corporate partners. Guests will be able to get acquainted with advanced technologies in the field of enterprise tech, FinTech, AI, sustainable development, and smart cities, as well as hear insights from leading industry experts. Participants can look forward to discussions, networking, and the opportunity to become part of the ecosystem shaping the future. 

When: May 15
Where: Tashkent, Bukhara St., 10

Webinar “Negotiating with an Investor: What Else Besides Money Needs to Be Discussed with an Investor”
REVERA lawyers Irina Kugeiko and Alexandra Kovaleva will conduct an open webinar at IT Park Uzbekistan, where they will tell you which aspects of cooperation with investors are important to discuss, besides funding. Participants will learn what startup founders should pay attention to when closing a deal, which conditions will help build a long-term and productive partnership, and will analyze practical cases.

When: May 15 at 17:00
Where: online

Best Mobile UI/UX principles + App Clinics
An event for mobile developers and designers, where participants will learn about best UI/UX practices, principles of application scalability, and working with different types of screens. As part of the App Clinics, you can receive personalized feedback on your own mobile application from a Google Developer Group expert.

When: May 15 at 19:30
Where: Tashkent, Bogibostan St., 186, IMPACT.T Technology Hub

MFO Next
Rocket Tech and Halyk Bank invite top managers and product teams to discuss key trends in microfinance services. Key participants of the meeting: CTO, CPO, CIO, PO, PM, developers, and designers of leading MFIs, banks, and FinTech companies in Central Asia. You will be treated to real cases, insights from industry leaders, networking with key players, and catering.

When: May 16 at 14:00
Where: Almaty, Smart Point

Live Stream “How to Launch a Startup in the USA”
A live stream will take place on the Telegram channel The Tech, where you will learn how to develop your project in the USA. Shokhrukh Bekmirzaev, founder of Unitlab AI, will share his experience and tell you how to do this effectively. 

When: May 16 at 18:00
Where: online Telegram channel The Tech

PGL Astana 2025
One of the largest Counter-Strike 2 tournaments. 16 of the strongest teams in the world will participate in the competition, demonstrating strategic mastery and the latest CS2 tactics. With a prize fund of $1,250,000, the tournament will become a landmark event for the region. The final stage will take place in front of a live audience at the “Barys” arena.

When: May 16-18
Where: Astana, “Barys” arena

Game Fest
The largest gaming event in Uzbekistan, bringing together developers, investors, and industry representatives. As part of the forum, participants will be able to immerse themselves in the world of modern games, participate in international Game Jams, learn about the latest trends in animation and game development, and present their projects at B2B sessions and pitches for investors.

When: May 16-17
Where: Tashkent

Agile Scale & Innovation 2025
The largest conference on scaling Agile processes, implementing AI, automation, cloud technologies, and engineering solutions. The event will bring together CTOs, CIOs, VP of Engineering, DevOps specialists, cloud architects, Agile coaches, product leaders, and developers to discuss Agile & Scaling, AI & Automation, Cloud & DevOps, and Engineering Solutions.

When: May 17 at 11:00
Where: Tashkent, Ziyolilar St., 13

Multi-Agent AI Systems: Architectures & Communication
A seminar dedicated to the architecture of multi-agent AI systems and their interaction through Multi-Agent Communication Protocols and Agent-to-Agent Communication. Participants will be able to study real cases, get acquainted with practical approaches, and discuss AI development trends with leading specialists.  

When: May 17 at 11:00
Where: Baku, Nizami St., 183, Franco-Azerbaijan University

Lecture “Creating an AI Product from Scratch”
A lecture by Senior AI Product Manager Arman Shuakpaev dedicated to the key stages of AI product development. Participants will learn how to form a hypothesis, assemble a team, work with data, build a cloud AI service, and why CustDev plays a decisive role in the process.  

When: May 17 at 16:00  
Where: online/ Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub