January IT Agenda: KMC 2026, Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2026, and more

CES 2026
The world's largest technology and innovation exhibition, where companies showcase gadgets, AI solutions, and future products. A great opportunity to see trends, meet technology startups, and connect with industry leaders.

When: January 6-9
Where: Las Vegas

Cafe Cursor
Cafe Cursor is an informal meetup for coders, founders, and product creators, where you can exchange experiences over coffee and listen to short talks by experts. The format features live dialogue, practical insights, and networking with like-minded individuals.

When: January 10
Where: Tashkent

Inside a Payment Gateway
An online event discussing how 25-year-old monolithic systems continue to process billions of transactions, and what lessons can be learned for modern payment solutions.

When: January 15
Where: Online

MLContest
A practical ML contest on the Kaggle platform, where teams of up to three people solve a case study in a competitive format within five hours. The event enhances machine learning skills and provides opportunities for professional networking.

When: January 17
Where: Tashkent

Cursor Café
A one-day pop-up format from AI startup Cursor for developers, data engineers, and founders focused on collaborative coding with AI. The program includes hands-on work with Cursor AI tools, demos, workshops, and networking with local and international communities.

When: January 22
Where: Astana

KMC 2026
An offline conference in Almaty for IT and business professionals, featuring practical case studies, insights, and networking.

When: January 28
Where: Almaty

Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2026
The largest international conference on the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, featuring masterclasses, discussions, and opportunities to connect with experts from the US and around the world.

When: January 29-30
Where: Arlington, Virginia