IT events of the week, February 9-15: Cisco Live Europe, IT-besh, and live streams from The Tech

Cisco Live Europe 2026
A major professional conference by Cisco on networks, security, clouds, and new technologies.

When: February 9-13
Where: Amsterdam

Fireside Chat with Ellie Nguyen, Senior Analyst at Quest Ventures
An open AMA / Fireside Chat with Ellie Nguyen, Senior Analyst at venture capital firm Quest Ventures, who will share insights on scaling startups into Southeast Asian markets, including Vietnam, and provide practical advice on product export. The session will discuss strategies for stress-testing products in competitive mobile markets and criteria for Kazakh startups' readiness for international growth.

When: February 11 at 17:00
Where: Astana

Online Webinar "Entering the UAE Market for Startups: What Founders Must Do Right from Day One"
Tumar Innovation Hub, together with Incorpium, will host a webinar for startups and tech companies planning to enter the UAE market. Incorpium is a team with over 10 years of practical experience in the UAE. The company helps entrepreneurs build businesses in the region: from company registration and jurisdiction selection to opening bank accounts, obtaining visas, and structuring businesses for growth and investment.

When: February 12
Where: Online

Fireside Chat with Dina Sherif
An exclusive live conversation with Dina Sherif, Executive Director of the MIT Kuo Sharper Center at MIT Sloan School of Management, for startups aiming to enter international markets.

When: February 12
Where: Tashkent

IT-беш by Servercore
IT-беш is a closed professional business dinner hosted by IT infrastructure provider Servercore, focused on selecting infrastructure for AI/ML tasks, security, and cloud servers. The agenda includes practical approaches to working with GPUs in the cloud and optimizing the balance between power and cost, followed by informal networking on professional topics.

When: February 12 at 19:00
Where: Astana

Live Stream "How to Attract Over $650,000 in Investments: The Shart Rate Case"
In this stream, the startup founder will share real-world experience in raising investments, discussing key steps, strategies, and mistakes on the path to startup funding, as well as offering advice to those planning to raise capital for their projects. Speaker: Temir Aden, Founder of Shart Rate.

When: February 12 at 19:00
Where: The Tech YouTube Channel

PRO‑DATA Cloud Strategy 2026
PRO‑DATA Cloud Strategy 2026 is a professional conference for IT Directors, DevOps Engineers, Architects, and Security Specialists, dedicated to the development of cloud technologies and robust infrastructure for business. Speakers from Pro‑Data will share real-world cases, approaches to scaling, data security, and digital asset management, and will conduct a Q&A session. The event will conclude with networking, a Kahoot contest with prizes, and a business lunch.

When: February 12

Where: Almaty

VC Party
The region's premier venture capital party brings together investors, business angels, top managers, startup founders, and early-stage project leaders in one venue. Attendees will hear failure stories from venture investors, engage in live networking, and have unique opportunities to connect with market leaders. The event creates a space for experience sharing and developing the startup ecosystem in an offline format.

When: February 12
Where: Tashkent

Live Stream "How to Optimize Infrastructure Using AWS Serverless"
In this stream, we will discuss how to optimize infrastructure using AWS Serverless, based on real cases and without excessive theory. Useful for: developers and engineers, product managers, sales, and business teams in tech companies. Speaker: Arman Nurgaliyev, CTO at Freedom Cloud Kazakhstan, AWS Community Builder, 3x Azure, Entrepreneur.

When: February 13 at 18:00
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram Channel

Clicks that Count: Meta & Google Ads Strategy
A session with Zamin Namazov, Founder of Ondigital Agency, focused on effectively using Meta and Google Ads to achieve real business results, not just clicks. Participants will learn how to choose the right channels, analyze target audiences, compare ad formats, allocate budgets, and measure campaign effectiveness through CTR, ROAS, CPA, and other metrics.

When: February 13 at 19:00
Where: Baku