The most interesting IT events of the coming week in Central Asia
This week, Central Asia is ready to offer a variety of interesting IT events. Find out about lectures, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that you shouldn't miss!
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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On August 19, lectures by Sergey Chinyaev on neural networks for business and SheTech MeetUp will take place in Karaganda and Dushanbe. On August 20, an online meetup by Serik Smagulov on launching an AI startup in the US will be held. On August 21, events on QA management, a workshop by Natalia Ni, and a lecture by Roman Lavrentiev from Uzum will take place in Karaganda and Tashkent. On August 23–24, conferences on the digitalization of industry and the IQ BBQ festival will be held in Astana and Almaty.
Lecture “Automation and Business Promotion Using Neural Networks”
The speaker is Sergey Chinyaev, who will discuss useful neural networks for managing Instagram accounts, process automation for small businesses using Telegram bots, and developing a corporate identity with online services.
When: August 19 at 7:00 PM
Where: Karaganda, 12 Alalykin Street, Terricon Valley
SheTech MeetUP invites girls and women working in IT to an inspiring event where you can hear success stories from experts, participate in panel discussions, and make valuable connections.
When: August 19 at 2:00 PM
Where: Dushanbe, 47 Ismail Somoni Avenue
Meetup “How to Launch an AI Startup in the USA”
The speaker is Serik Smagulov, a serial entrepreneur who created the idoctor.kz service. He will share his personal experience of launching and exiting a startup and discuss the specifics of developing a startup in the USA. Registration for the meetup is available via this link.
When: August 20 at 8:00 PM
Where: Online
The connection link will be sent on the day of the meetup.
The speaker, Adilet Zhanet, a QA specialist at HomeCredit Bank, will discuss why QA management is necessary, how to stay calm during high-pressure projects, and how QA can help the team.
When: August 21 at 7:00 PM
Where: Karaganda, 12 Alalykin Street, Terricon Valley
The event speaker will be Natalia Ni, an experienced IT specialist and community leader with extensive experience in project management and education. She will share her knowledge within the framework of the #IamRemarkable program, helping participants understand the program’s mission, overcome self-promotion barriers, and create strong statements based on their own achievements.
When: August 21 at 7:00 PM
Where: Tashkent, 1A Makhtumkuli Street, IT Park Uzbekistan
Lecture “How to Scale a Business and Become the First Unicorn Company in Uzbekistan?”
Roman Lavrentiev, Operations Director at Uzum, will deliver a lecture and share his insights on finding synergy between projects, managing large teams, and maintaining efficiency amid rapid growth.
When: August 21 at 7:00 PM
Where: Tashkent, 30 Fidoror Street, Regent Business Center
Conference “Digitalization of Industry and Energy”
An annual specialized conference dedicated to information technologies in industry and energy. You will learn about advanced information technologies and the advantages they provide to businesses in competitive markets, and meet IT solution and service providers.
When: August 23 at 9:20 AM
Where: Astana, 4 Saryarka Avenue, Radisson Hotel Astana
A festival for those who want to have fun, get inspired, meet a thousand smart people, see the world through the eyes of scientists, ponder the global and the incredibly small, the past and the future, enjoy delicious food, and spend the best day of summer.
When: August 24
Where: Almaty, STK Stadium
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