Applications are now open for participation in the AI & Digital Bridge Awards 2026

As part of Kazakhstan's Digitalization Year, applications are now being accepted for the annual AI & Digital Bridge Awards, which will take place within the framework of the international technology forum AI & Digital Bridge 2026.

AI & Digital Bridge is the largest technology forum in Eurasia, bringing together representatives of government, business, international organizations, investors, researchers, and technology companies to discuss key areas of artificial intelligence and digital economy development. The forum will be held in Astana from October 1 to 3, 2026.

The award recognizes the best projects, companies, and leaders who have made a significant contribution to the development of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and digital transformation.

The award ceremony will be part of the official program of the forum.

The winners will be announced on October 3, 2026, at the International Exhibition Center EXPO in Astana.

In 2026, winners will be determined in the following categories:
— Best GovTech Project of the Year
— Best Educational Project of the Year
— Startup of the Year
— AI Transformation of the Corporation of the Year
— International Breakthrough of the Year
— Best Corporate Venture Fund
— Best Project in the Creative Industry.

Companies, startups, educational institutions, business representatives, and technology teams implementing projects in the field of artificial intelligence and digital technologies are invited to participate.

Applications will be accepted until September 6, 2026.

You can submit an application on the official website of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum or via the link.