Where to go this week: 11 IT events in Central Asia

This week features conferences, meetups, and webinars on the application of AI, venture investments, software development, and business. Experts from Microsoft, Home Credit Bank, Flo Health, OZON, and other companies will share trends and case studies. Choose an event and join us!

Lecture “Block Diagrams in Software Development at Various Levels”
Boris Dipner, Senior iOS Developer, will deliver a lecture titled “Block Diagrams in Software Development at Various Levels,” discussing block diagrams as a universal tool, their application at different stages of development, and how they help accelerate communication and identify issues. The lecture will be useful for developers, QA specialists, analysts, and project managers.

When: March 11 at 1:00 PM
Where: Online / Karaganda, Terricon Valley IT Hub

Demo Day AI
NITEC will host Demo Day AI — a key event for the IT community dedicated to the development of the Big Data & AI ecosystem. This is the first step toward consolidating technological leaders, startups, researchers, and businesses to jointly develop artificial intelligence in Kazakhstan. You will see presentations of NITEC initiatives as the National Operator of the AI Platform, Astana Hub’s plans for the development of Alem.AI — an AI center, discussions on AI trends, challenges, and prospects, as well as opportunities for startups, developers, and companies.

When: March 12 at 11:00 AM
Where: Astana, Astana Hub, Block C4.6, Media Hall

FemTech Force Jam
FemTech Force Jam is the first Russian-language conference on technologies in women’s health. Experts from Flo Health, ŌURA, Diagnio, Clatch, and other companies will discuss key trends and innovations in the industry. Event topics include AI in FemTech, medical developments, consumer products, and services. The program features speeches from industry leaders, case study analyses, and discussions on the future prospects of technologies in women’s health.

When: March 12 at 5:00 PM
Where: Online

AI Meetup
Supported by ML Community, Yandex Uzbekistan, and IMPACT.T Technology Hub, a series of ML meetups will begin, where experts will discuss the application of large language models for creating agents, optimizing workflows, and interaction.

When: March 12 at 6:00 PM
Where: Tashkent, IMPACT.T

Meeting “Applying AI for Marketplace Operations”
At the meeting of the AI Club, participants will discuss the application of AI for marketplace operations and its impact on business processes. Attendees will learn how AI helps in market and competitor analysis, SEO optimization, creating visual content, generating videos, and sales analytics. The speaker will be Maxim Frolov — Head of Marketplace Operations at OZON within MP Profi and a seller since 2019, who will share practical experience and real-life case studies.

When: March 12 at 7:00 PM
Where: Bishkek, 80 Yunusaliev Street, ololoPlanet

Webinar “Venture Investor Strategy: How to Form It and Lessons Learned”
As part of the webinar, participants will gain valuable knowledge about venture investments from experienced expert Alim Khamitov. Participants will explore key aspects of forming an investment strategy, study mistakes and lessons from real-world experience, and learn how to effectively find and manage startups in an investment portfolio.

When: March 13 at 5:00 PM
Where: Online

IT Meetup 12: Product Masters x Home Credit Bank
A free event for IT and product development specialists. You will hear from experts at Yandex Cloud, Flimod, AirAstana, Astana Motors, and Home Credit Bank, who will discuss scaling startups through DevOps, making design decisions, automating business processes in aviation, AI assistants, and managing credit products in Agile.

When: March 13 at 5:00 PM
Where: Online / Almaty, Home Credit Bank

Online Pitch
A great opportunity to perform 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. The pitch jury includes Madina Rakhimzhanova, VS Associate, Scout.

When: March 13 at 6:00 PM
Where: Online, The Tech Telegram Channel

PROFIT Cloud Day
A conference on data centers, cloud technologies, and big data will bring together experts to discuss information storage, processing, and security. Participants will learn about trends, best practices, and choosing between private, hybrid, and public clouds. The focus is on analytics, equipment, and the impact of post-pandemic changes.

When: March 14
Where: Almaty, 181 Zhetoksan Street, InterContinental Almaty

International Women’s Day 2025
The event program includes inspiring and technical speeches, as well as panel discussions with leading specialists in the technology sector. Participants will be able to celebrate women’s achievements in the industry, establish new professional connections, and discuss key trends. This significant event will serve as a platform for exchanging experience and rethinking opportunities in the tech field.

When: March 15 at 10:00 AM
Where: Almaty, 227 Rozbakieva Street, Almaty Management University

Azure AI Day 2025
The largest AI event of the year, dedicated to the practical application of Azure AI and Copilot technologies in business. You will see real case studies, expert discussions, and networking with leading specialists. Speakers will explain how AI helps companies optimize processes, analyze data, and remain competitive in the digital world.

When: March 15 at 1:00 PM
Where: Online / Astana Hub, Block C4.6, Event Hall