IT agenda for the week, October 6-12: Digital Tajikistan, GITEX Global

The week promises to be packed — key events in the tech, startup, and investment worlds are ahead. We’ve prepared a review of the most notable events that you definitely shouldn’t miss.

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International PLAS-Forum Digital Tajikistan
PLAS-Forum Digital Tajikistan covers issues of digitalization, government structures, finance, retail, IT, and telecom.

When: October 13
Where: Dushanbe

Idea Battle
A vibrant idea battle at Pavlodar Hub, where startups and creative teams present their projects to experts and investors. An atmosphere of drive, inspiration, and networking — the best ideas receive recognition and prizes.

When: October 13
Where: Pavlodar

GITEX Global 2025
GITEX Global 2025 will become a key platform for demonstrating advanced developments in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, and 5G.

When: October 13-17
Where: Dubai

Conference on the Use of AI in Development
An online event by Astana Hub, where IT professionals talk not about theory, but about practice: how to start working with AI tools, how to build architecture, which technologies to apply to code effectively.

When: October 14
Where: Online

DUSHANBE INVEST 2025
As part of the forum, an international exhibition will take place, where government agencies, businesses, international corporations, financial institutions, startups, and research centers will present projects and solutions in the fields of industry, infrastructure, energy, green technologies, agriculture, tourism, IT and digitalization, finance, and education.

When: October 14-16
Where: Dushanbe, "Kohi Vahdat"

AI Bootcamp
An intensive offline event from Astana Hub, where participants immerse themselves in the world of artificial intelligence: from working with popular tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney to creating their own AI applications.

When: October 14-17
Where: Kyzylorda

Qazaqstan IGF
The National Internet Governance Forum. Participants will be able to take part in panel discussions on AI, deepfakes, regulation of digital assets, cyber resilience, and digital professions.

When: October 15
Where: Almaty, 280 Bayzakov St., SmArt.Point

Meetup "Entering IT is Real"
A meetup for students and young professionals who want to start a career in technology. The program includes a panel with industry leaders, stories "I'm not from IT, but I'm in IT," and a headliner session from Yandex on the impact of AI and corporate culture on the career of the future.

When: October 16 at 15:00
Where: Almaty