IT Agenda of the Week, April 6-12: Women in Tech Uzbekistan Talks and live streams from The Tech

Business Cup Case Competition
Business Cup is a case competition for students, where participants go through the journey from idea to MVP and final pitch in just a few days, solving real product challenges. Participants will work in teams, gain practical experience, and have the chance to win prize money, a trip to Europe, and career opportunities in tech. The format is designed for those who want to try their hand at product development and enhance their skills in real-world conditions.

When: April 9-12
Where: Astana

Pizza Pitch
An informal series of pitch meetings at Astana Hub, where startups have the opportunity to briefly present their ideas to an audience, investors, and experts. The format allows for quick feedback, practice in presentation skills, and networking with new contacts in the entrepreneur community.

When: April 6
Where: Astana

Meeting: "IT Ecosystem: Your Path from Learning to Your First Startup"
An open meeting by Astana Hub on how to build a career in IT and go through the journey from learning to launching your own startup through practical steps and real-life stories. Participants will learn which skills and stages are important at each stage of development—from initial courses and projects to creating a product and entering the market.

When: April 7
Where: Almaty

Women in Tech Uzbekistan Talks: Meeting with Uzum Specialists
A new meeting from the Women in Tech Talks series will take place at the Uzum office—Uzbekistan's first tech "unicorn." Participants will learn how to build a career in technology, product management, and fintech, and hear real stories from women who create products, conduct user research, and manage projects in a rapidly growing company.

When: April 8 at 18:00
Where: Tashkent

Live Stream: "How to Create an AI Employee for Your Business with Neurospace"
In this webinar, Kirill Lukin, Head of Integrations at Neurospace, will explain how to create your own AI employee to automate tasks and improve company efficiency.

When: April 9 at 19:00
Where: The Tech YouTube Channel

Live Stream: "AI in Development and Careers in 2026"
Boris Dipner, Lead iOS Native Engineer, will share insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming the development process, accelerating app creation, and opening new career prospects for IT specialists.

When: April 10 at 18:00
Where: The Tech Telegram Channel

PROFIT Retail Day 2026
An annual conference dedicated to new technologies in retail, digital transformation of trade, and the integration of retail with financial services. Participants will discuss key trends: artificial intelligence, omnichannel strategies, marketplaces, digital analytics, logistics, and tools for managing sales and customer experience.

When: April 10
Where: Almaty/Online

Workshop: Speech
In this workshop, Nigar Eylazly will practically cover the basics of effective communication, speech and diction techniques, and how to properly express your thoughts to an audience. Participants will learn how to speak clearly and confidently, structure their message, hold the audience's attention, and correctly use tone, pauses, and accents on stage.

When: April 10 at 19:00
Where: Baku

Open University: From 2D Sketch to Ready 3D Model
A practical workshop as part of Open University by Astana Hub, where participants will go through the journey from a 2D sketch to a full 3D model in Autodesk Maya. During the session, they will cover the basics of modeling, principles of translating ideas into volume, and get familiar with basic tools of industrial software used in game development and animation.

When: April 11
Where: Astana

Yandex Armenia Dev Meetup
Yandex Armenia will host a meetup for middle+ backend developers, covering product architecture, the journey of services from idea to launch, and real-life cases from the company's practice. The program includes talks on AI agents, algorithmic thinking, an SRE simulator, and a workshop on transitioning from development to management.

When: April 11
Where: Yerevan