Masterclass by Alexey Li and Kick-off event WESTART: 10 bright IT events this week

Star Venture Information Session

Looking for investors for your innovative business, wanting to develop business skills, learn from market leaders, and aiming to build a network with global business partners? Then we invite you to participate in an information session dedicated to the EBRD's innovative Star Venture program.
When: March 27 at 14:00
Where: Dushanbe, Dushanbe Technohub

Opening of the DroneTech Center at Astana Hub

What awaits you:
— experts will share technological trends
— learn about the application of drones in various industries
— understand how to develop drone startups
— familiarize yourself with the prospects of civil unmanned aviation.
When: March 27 at 17:00
Where: Astana, Mangilik El Ave, S4.6, Astana Hub

Webinar IT Career After Maternity Leave: Insights from an IBM Expert

Mereylym Aitasova, Software Development Specialist at IBM and founder of Quran.kz, will discuss topics such as:
— strategies for a successful return to work in the IT sector after maternity leave
— practical advice and recommendations for women and girls who wish to continue their careers in IT
— opportunities for development and professional growth in the technology industry
— important skills and competencies necessary for successful work in software development.
When: March 27 at 18:30
Where: online

Masterclass "Product Management in an American Startup"

A masterclass by Alexey Li, internet entrepreneur, founder of Arbuz.kz, Aviata.kz, Ticketon.kz, and currently developing Pinemelon.com in the US market.
When: March 27 at 19:00
Where: Almaty, Most IT Hub Almaty

Free Webinar "Selling on Uzum in 2024"

At the webinar, you will learn about the top 5 seller mistakes on Uzum, trends in product business in 2024, reasons for seller bans and how to avoid them, how to properly manage inventory, move away from Excel, and save time and money.
When: March 28 at 10:00
Where: online

Kick-off event WESTART

During the event, an overview of the key directions of the project will be presented, specifically the support of women's startups, startup instructors, and mentors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Also, during the event, the results of a study based on a survey of 310 startups in Uzbekistan, conducted by UEnter together with ERGO Analytics in March 2024, will be revealed.
When: March 28 from 17:00 to 18:30
Where: Tashkent, UEnter

Hackathon AI ART Innovators

At the hackathon, you will be able to immerse yourself in various aspects of art and artificial intelligence to create potential startups in the following areas:
— music and sound
— literature and written creativity
— design and visual arts
— video and animation
— games and entertainment
— education and training.
When: March 29 — April 5
Where: Bishkek, High Technologies Park

Meetup Youth Cup

This event will be a true source of inspiration and knowledge for everyone who dreams of launching their own startup or developing an existing project. Youth Cup is not just a program, it is an opportunity for young entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan under 29 years old to launch their project with the support of Accelerate Prosperity!
When: March 29 at 10:30
Where: Bishkek, Erkindik Boulevard, 58a, Innovation Center

Neconference

In the business hall, Vitaly Makridin, founder of the consulting company MBA-Consult, will give a lecture "Turning Standard Service into an Art." Project Manager at DataArt, Almas Karymsakov, will conduct a lecture on Team Management. Productivity and efficiency.

In the development hall, Product Manager at Wooppay Fintech, Pavel Kuriliv, will present the lecture "QA — How to Correctly Enter IT." Zhanbolat Akbolat and Alan Imambaev from DAR will give a lecture on "DAR Development Process and Team Management."

When: March 29 at 18:30
Where: Karaganda, IT-hub "Terricon Valley"
Link to registration.

Burning Heroes AI For Humanity Hackathon 2024

Create artificial intelligence solutions that go beyond the ordinary. Step out of the mundane by using or creating new tools and models to solve serious problems. Use your creativity and experience to make a difference in industries in need of innovation.
When: March 29 at 20:00
Where: online