IT Events of the Week, January 26 – February 1: Global Game Jam and Fintech Fuckup Talks

Global Game Jam
Join one of the largest game jams in the region: create games in 48 hours, form teams, and work on projects together with other developers.

When: January 26 at 19:00
Where: Astana and online

Live Stream: "How to Implement AI in Business and Automate HR Processes with Suvvy"
Let's discuss how to use an HR bot to automate recruiting, employee onboarding, and daily HR tasks to save the team's time and improve process efficiency.

Speaker: Anton Beschchetnikov, Founder of Suvvy

When: January 27 at 19:00
Where: The Tech YouTube channel

AWS re:Invent 2025 re:Cap | Almaty
During the meeting, participants will review key AWS updates, practical use cases for cloud solutions, approaches to AI/ML and operational processes, as well as real-world cases and insights for business and IT teams.

When: January 29
Where: Almaty

Live Stream: "How ARLAN BIOTECH Raised Over $500,000 in Investment: A Live Breakdown"
A live stream with Bolat Sultankulov, co-founder of the Kazakh BioTech startup ARLAN BIOTECH, who will detail how the project raised over $500,000 in investment, what steps helped convince investors, and what to pay attention to during early-stage fundraising. The analysis is based on real-world practice, making it useful for startup founders, investors, and anyone interested in understanding capital-raising mechanisms in the tech business.

When: January 29 at 19:00
Where: The Tech YouTube channel

Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2026
An international Microsoft 365 conference for IT and digital technology professionals, discussing the latest tools, business solutions, and corporate collaboration features. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, learn about the latest trends, and see how Microsoft 365 is applied in real-world projects.

When: January 29-30
Where: Arlington, Virginia, USA

Open Meeting with DOMINO Ventures
A meeting with representatives of the international venture fund DOMINO Ventures, organized by Startup Lab 119 in partnership with the WeFund public foundation. The event will bring together startup founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and members of the Central Asian innovation ecosystem. It will focus on securing venture capital, preparing startups for funding, and expanding into international markets.

When: January 30 at 12:00
Where: Bishkek, "Technopark"

Astana Tech Empowerment Day: Women in Tech
An event for women leaders in technology featuring talks by experts in AI, cybersecurity, startups, and digital strategies. The program includes networking and experience sharing with international members of the Women in Tech network. Participants will gain knowledge and inspiration to advance their careers and projects.

When: January 31 at 10:00
Where: Astana

Fintech Fuckup Talks
Fintech Fuckup Talks is an offline meeting for entrepreneurs and FinTech industry specialists, where speakers share real stories of mistakes, challenges, and lessons learned from practice. Founders and product leaders will take the stage to discuss the difficult experiences of building FinTech solutions and answer audience questions, followed by networking in a professional atmosphere.

When: January 31 at 16:00
Where: C-Space Yunusabad