IT Events Calendar: Key Conferences and Forums in Central Asia This Week

Lecture “A Brief Overview of Kafka”‭
A Java backend developer will deliver a lecture on “A Brief Overview of Kafka.” During the session, key aspects of Apache Kafka, its purpose, and examples of its use in real-world projects will be discussed.

When: September 23 at 1:00 PM
Where: Karaganda, Nazarbayev Avenue, 56

IT Environment by Sergek Group
Sergek Group invites you to the quarterly IT Environment event — Back to School. This is a unique opportunity to gain inspiration and new knowledge from experts who are changing the rules of the game in IT education and careers.

When: September 25 at 6:00 PM
Where: Astana, Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, 53, NURIS

Online Pitch for Central Asian Startups
This is a great opportunity to go live in front of investors and learn how to create and deliver your dream pitch. You can join as a guest and listen to how other startups present.

When: September 25 at 6:00 PM
Where: Telegram channel The Tech

Lecture “State Management in Frontend Development”
The speaker will be Elizaveta Kozina, a frontend developer at BI Group, who will explain the concept of state in frontend development, methods of state management, and provide an overview and comparison of state management libraries.

When: September 25 at 7:00 PM
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Webinar “Camunda 7 and Camunda 8 | How to Choose the Ideal BPM Platform for Your Business”
During the webinar, an expert will discuss the key differences between Camunda 7 and Camunda 8 and help you choose the optimal platform for your business. Learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and new features of each version.

When: September 25
Where: Online

EMERGE Conference 2024
The event will bring together over 2,000 IT professionals, investors, founders of unicorn startups such as Uzum, and technology enthusiasts from Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, the USA, and the MENAT region. Additionally, the finals of the EMERGE CHALLENGE — a traditional annual startup competition — will take place on site.

When: September 25–26
Where: Yerevan

Rocket Tech × VK Cloud Meetup
A meetup for startups and IT entrepreneurs will take place, focusing on using the VK Cloud grant to improve unit economics and accelerate time-to-market. Participants will discuss technologies, digital product research, and the implementation of AI and ML to support cloud services.

When: September 26 at 2:00 PM
Where: Astana, Mangilik El Avenue, 55/8, Astana Hub

Neconference for IT and Digital Specialists
Experts in marketing and technology will speak at the event, sharing their experience and knowledge on topics ranging from promoting IT businesses to transitioning to Kotlin. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, build connections, and engage in networking with speakers.

When: September 27 at 6:30 PM
Where: Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Founders’ Weekend
A unique opportunity for Nazarbayev University students, master’s students, and young researchers to turn ideas into business projects by combining scientific knowledge with entrepreneurial skills. At the end of the event, participants will present their projects, and the best one will win a prize — a trip to San Francisco to attend the #TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 conference.

When: September 27–28
Where: Astana, Nazarbayev University

DevFest Bishkek 2024
DevFest Bishkek 2024 is a local IT conference held annually by the Google Developer Groups community.

When: September 29
Where: Bishkek, American University of Central Asia