IT Agenda for October: Key Events in the World and Central Asia

In October 2025, a number of significant IT events will take place in Central Asia, offering professionals and technology enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to deepen their knowledge, build business connections, and stay up to date with the latest trends.

AWS Innovation Day 2025
AWS Innovation Day will bring together leading experts from AWS, business representatives, and government officials to discuss key trends in cloud technologies, AI, IoT, and DevOps. Participants can expect practical cases on digital transformation, real-world stories of AI/ML and hybrid cloud implementations, as well as the opportunity to network with international experts and industry leaders.

When: October 1
Where: Astana, Mangilik El 55/19, MFCA, Trading hall

Digital Bridge 2025
Digital Bridge 2025 is the largest international technology forum in Central Asia. The main focus will be on artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, including already operational AI solutions.

When: October 2-4
Where: Astana, EXPO International Exhibition Center

Resume Roast for IT Specialists
A practical event for those looking to upgrade their CV: an honest breakdown of mistakes, advice from HR experts, a Q&A session with answers to live questions, as well as networking and gifts from partners. Even if you are not from IT, resume insights will be useful for any field.

When: October 3
Where: Astana, Astana IT University, Atameken Space

CYBER KÜN 2025
The first hacker conference in Kyrgyzstan will bring together experts, business, government, and youth to discuss cybersecurity strategy, digital legislation, and modern threats. The program includes speeches by international speakers, panel discussions, reports on the future of AI and digital law, as well as a Red Team vs Blue Team cyber competition with a prize fund of $5000.

When: October 3
Where: Bishkek, Technopark, Meta Hall

Tech Week
During Tech Week, conferences, exhibitions, and meetings with experts take place, discussing the latest trends in IT, AI, marketing, and finance.

When: October 6-12 / October 13-19
Where: San Francisco / Los Angeles

Cyber Security Summit Central Eurasia
CSS is the annual meeting of cybersecurity leaders in Central Eurasia. Over two days, participants will attend plenary sessions, panel discussions, practical workshops, and international case studies on critical infrastructure protection, cyber threats, and digital transformation.

When: October 7-8
Where: Tashkent, Intercontinental Hotel

Dynatrace
The event is dedicated to the digital transformation of government services and the banking sector. Participants will learn how the Dynatrace platform with AI support helps ensure uninterrupted IT infrastructure operation, improve the reliability of digital services, and enhance user experience. 

When: October 9
Where: Astana, Astana Hub

New Vision Forum 2025
The main business event in Eurasia, taking place across four locations. Over 100 global speakers, 200 companies at the business exhibition, and 10,000 participants will come together to discuss megatrends, leadership in times of change, management and marketing 5.0, technology synergy, investments and startups, as well as the creative industry, sports, and wellness.

When: October 9-11
Where: Almaty, Palace of the Republic, Kazakhstan Hotel, Novotel Hotel, Abay Square

Profit Infrastructure Day
A Kazakhstani conference on the digitalization of infrastructure—from offices and buildings to cities and regions. The focus is on smart cities, digital twins, IoT, SCADA, automation of utilities, cybersecurity, and sustainable "green" technologies. Participants will be able to exchange experience, discuss practical cases, and see how digital solutions are changing the environment around us.

When: October 10, 2025
Where: Almaty, InterContinental

Kolesa Conf’25
The largest IT conference in Kazakhstan, bringing together developers, managers, data and mobile specialists. Participants can expect reports from experts at top companies, practical cases, discussion tables, acoustic sessions, live networking, and an informal party. The program also includes games, activities, and gifts. The first speakers have already been announced, and the list will soon expand.

When: October 11
Where: Almaty, Dostyk Ave, 341/1, Luxhall

Oscar Hartmann's Business Standup Tour
Oscar Hartmann's "Hunting for Unicorns" tour combines a daytime business forum and an evening business stand-up. During the day, participants will hear cases and discussions on building unicorn companies, scaling strategies, business trends, and stories of successful regional startups. In the evening, there will be Oscar's stand-up, where he will share personal experience, mistakes, and unexpected solutions in business and life in an ironic manner.

When: October 12
Where: Tashkent

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

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. Participants will be able to get acquainted with new solutions, network with top managers of leading companies, and discuss the future of the digital economy.

When: October 13-17
Where: Dubai

DUSHANBE INVEST 2025
A key platform for presenting the investment, industrial, and innovative potential of Tajikistan. As part of the forum, an international exhibition will take place where government bodies, business, international corporations, financial institutions, startups, and research centers will present projects and solutions in the fields of industry, infrastructure, energy and green technologies, agriculture, tourism, IT and digitalization, finance, and education.

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

Qazaqstan IGF
A national internet governance forum bringing together the state, business, and society to discuss cybersecurity, digital rights, regulation, innovation, and sustainable development. Participants can 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

FinTech & Banking Forum 2025
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

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"

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 and the Prime Minister of Tajikistan, panel discussions on the use of AI in business, government, and FinTech, the launch of the Soro project in collaboration with UNICEF, 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 bring together technology enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends in web development and cloud solutions. Participants can expect interactive sessions, expert speeches, and live communication with like-minded people, providing an excellent opportunity not only to improve skills but also to contribute to the development of the local IT community.

When: October 25
Where: Khujand, American Space Khujand

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the largest startup forums where founders, investors, and venture funds meet to watch startup battles, participate in sessions, and learn about trends.

When: October 27-29
Where: San Francisco

Blockchain Life 2025
Blockchain Life 2025 is one of the largest crypto events of the year. Over 12,000 people from 120+ countries are expected to attend, including representatives of exchanges, blockchain platforms, investors, and developers.

When: October 28-29
Where: Dubai

International PLAS-Forum Digital Tajikistan 2025
A key event in the field of digitalization of retail financial services and retail in Tajikistan, which will take place online with the support of the country's state and financial institutions. The forum will bring together over 1,000 delegates: representatives of FinTech and IT companies, venture funds, banks, retail, e-commerce, and international experts.

When: October 30
Where: Dushanbe

Terricon Connect
The first large-scale event in Karaganda, bringing together the startup community, investors, experts, and government representatives: over 1,000 participants, 100 guests, 50 projects in the startup battle, 20 teams at the exhibition, six speakers at the "Unconference," and four top business angels at Terricon V-Night.

When: October 31
Where: Karaganda, "House of Friendship"