IT events for the week of April 14-20: lectures, meetups, and workshops for professionals

This list features the key events of the week for developers, startup founders, marketers, and anyone looking to advance their careers in IT. Choose your events, register, and don’t miss the opportunity to gain insights from industry experts.

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Lecture «First Money and IT Experience in Freelancing»
Igor Martynyuk, CEO of BlinkDevs, will share how to choose a niche and land your first orders even without a portfolio, where to find clients—from freelance platforms to networking and personal branding—and how to avoid working for peanuts by properly setting prices, negotiating, and raising your rates.

When: April 15 at 7:00 PM
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Lecture Go-to-Market Strategy: How to Launch Your Product on a Global Scale
The speaker will conduct an online lecture on how to prepare a product for an international launch, attract early users, and leverage current marketing tools in 2025. This event is designed for startup founders, entrepreneurs, marketers, and product managers.

When: April 16 at 7:00 PM
Where: Online

Startup Pitch Competition at Banks & Business Expo/Forum 2025
Participants will pitch to investors, receive feedback from mentors, and have the chance to win prizes. The top 3 startups will receive awards and access to networking with industry leaders.

When: April 16
Where: Tashkent, UzExpoCenter, Atrium

Beeline Bootcamp
Participants can expect expert talks, a Big Data workshop, an overview of current technologies, and career advice in IT. Attendees can get a professional resume review, win prizes in a lottery, and network with Beeline Kazakhstan’s top management and interns.

When: April 17
Where: Astana, Nazarbayev University

VC Talk with Yagiz Karadeniz
Yagiz Karadeniz, Managing Partner of DOMiNO Ventures, will share his experience in securing investments from global funds. Participants will learn how to connect with international investors, why post-deal support is crucial for startups, and how venture funds identify promising investment directions.

When: April 17 at 5:00 PM
Where: Online

Live Stream on The Tech Telegram Channel: How to Launch a Startup in Korea
Shamshod Rozikov, founder of the startup Catch Words, will share his experience launching a business in South Korea, discussing the local ecosystem, startup support systems, and nuances of entering the market. This stream will be useful for those considering an international track for their project.

When: April 17 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Tech Telegram Channel

Event for Startup Founders in Silicon Valley
This exclusive event will bring together startup founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders from Central Eurasia and Silicon Valley. Participants will learn about Uzbekistan’s opportunities as a tech hub, investment programs from IT Park Ventures, and the global Uzbekistan Connect initiative aimed at supporting the diaspora.

When: April 18 at 6:00 PM
Where: Palo Alto, California