IT events of the week, October 20-26: FinTech & Banking Forum, DevFest Khujand

The week promises to be packed — key events in the world of technology, startups, and investments are ahead. We have prepared a review of the most notable events that you definitely should not miss.

FinTech & Banking Forum 2025
The FinTech & Banking Forum 2025 will bring together banking industry leaders, regulators, FinTech startups, and international experts to discuss the future of financial technologies in Central Asia. The program includes discussions on microbusiness and BNPL, the use of AI to combat fraud, the development of digital payments, crypto assets, Islamic finance, and ESG practices.

When: October 20 at 10:00
Where: Tashkent

Live Stream “Digital Scale Up Program: Shanghai — How a Startup Can Enter the Chinese Market”
In a live stream on The Tech’s Telegram channel, experts will discuss the Digital Scale Up Program: Shanghai, which helps startups from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan scale up and enter Asia’s largest market. 

When: October 20 at 18:00
Where: online

Halyk OIY Tech
This event will bring together over 650 participants — developers, architects, engineers, and FinTech leaders. The conference program features practical cases from Halyk teams, technical sessions analyzing architectures, discussions on implementing artificial intelligence in banking solutions, personalization through data, and generative AI trends. 

When: October 21 at 9:00
Where: Almaty 

Webinar “From Goal to Team: A Step-by-Step Framework for Product Design” 
A practical session at Astana Hub, where participants will learn how to build a product strategy — from setting goals to creating a strong team. Speakers will share insights on how to define key hypotheses, structure MVP development, and foster a product culture within a startup. The event will be useful for founders, product managers, and anyone looking to take a systematic approach to building a tech product.

When: October 22 at 16:00
Where: online

Live Stream “How to Raise Over $1 Million in Investments: The KinesteX Startup Case”
During the live stream, we will discuss how to build relationships with investors and prepare a pitch, what mistakes founders commonly make, and how a startup can scale after its first round of funding.

When: October 23 at 19:00 
Where: The Tech YouTube Channel

International Exhibition Automation and Business Expo
A major offline exhibition in Almaty dedicated to automation and business technologies. Leading companies, startups, and experts will gather on-site to demonstrate innovative solutions in business management, exchange experiences, and inspire visitors to transform their operations. 

When: October 22–24
Where: Almaty 

SocGov 2025: AI for Humanity and Transformation
The conference will bring together experts from 30 countries to discuss the future of social services, digital innovations, and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming government administration.

When: October 24
Where: Baku, “Gulistan Palace” 

DevOpsDays Almaty 2025

A conference for DevOps professionals, hosting providers, software vendors, banks, telecom companies, media outlets, and IT newcomers.

When: October 24

Where: Almaty, Farabi Hub

AI Beyond Heights
An international conference that will bring together AI experts, government representatives, investors, startups, and the regional IT community. The program includes speeches by global industry leaders, panel discussions on the use of AI in business, government, and FinTech, a Central Asian startup battle, and a large-scale exhibition of innovative solutions.

When: October 25
Where: Dushanbe, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dushanbe Expo Center

DevFest Khujand 2025
The event will gather technology enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends in web development and cloud solutions. Participants can look forward to interactive sessions, expert talks, and networking with like-minded individuals, offering a great opportunity not only to enhance skills but also to contribute to the development of the local IT community.

When: October 25
Where: Khujand, American Space Khujand