IT events of the week, October 12-18: TechCrunch Disrupt, G10 Insights Forum, and Be Woman Asia

This week will feature technology conferences in the US, an Internet Governance Forum in Kazakhstan, an international ICT conference in Azerbaijan, and an event for women in business and career. We have compiled the main events of the week.

Tech Week Los Angeles
A week of technology events featuring startups, investors, and representatives of tech companies.

When: October 12-18
Where: Los Angeles

Meetup «$0 → $1M+ ARR in 10 Months: How to Build an AI Startup in the US»
A meeting with the founder of the AI startup Call2Action.ai, Yersultan Zhusakinov. Participants will learn how to find first clients, attract investment, and scale their business in the American market.

When: October 13
Where: Almaty, Almaty Hub

Women in Tech Leadership Forum 2026
An international forum on the role of women in the development of technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, and FemTech. The event will feature more than 15 international speakers and representatives of Women in Tech from over 10 countries. The program also includes the Women in Tech CCA Awards ceremony.

When: October 13
Where: Tashkent

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
A major startup conference featuring pitches, a startup exhibition, and talks by investors and technology companies.

When: October 13-15
Where: San Francisco

Qazaqstan IGF 2026
The National Internet Governance Forum. The program covers responsible use of AI, child safety on the internet, implementation of the Digital Code, regulation of digital assets, protection of digital rights, and development of internet infrastructure.

When: October 14
Where: Almaty

Meetup «FROM UBER TO HIGGSFIELD: How Software Engineering is Changing in the AI Era»
A meeting discussing how artificial intelligence is changing the work of software engineers and approaches to software development.

When: October 14
Where: Almaty, Almaty Hub

IEEE AICT2026
The IEEE International Conference on the Application of Information and Communication Technologies. The program includes research and development in the fields of AI, data processing, networks, cybersecurity, and other ICT areas.

When: October 14-16
Where: Baku

G10 Insights Forum 2026
An international business forum that will bring together government representatives, business leaders, international investors, and financial institutions. The program covers the development of investment cooperation, finding partners, attracting investment, and discussing business strategies.

When: October 15
Where: Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Be Woman Asia
An event for women focused on entrepreneurship, career, leadership, and professional development.

When: October 15
Where: Almaty

DevOpsDays Almaty 2026
A conference for IT specialists, engineers, and developers. The program features talks by practitioners, discussions, and workshops on software development, infrastructure, and system scaling.

When: October 16
Where: Almaty

SQB AI School Demo Day
A presentation of projects by participants of the AI School, focusing on developments based on artificial intelligence.

When: October 16
Where: Tashkent

IT Community Roadshow
A meeting of the IT community in Nukus for exchanging experience and communicating with representatives of the technology industry.

When: October 18
Where: Nukus