The National Internet Governance Forum — Qazaqstan IGF 2026 — will take place in Almaty.

On October 14, 2026, the IV National Internet Governance Forum, Qazaqstan IGF 2026, will take place at the SmArt.Point IT Hub in Almaty. The event aims to develop the digital space and strengthen cybersecurity in Kazakhstan.

The forum traditionally brings together representatives of government agencies, business, the IT community, civil society, and academia to discuss pressing issues of internet governance in the country.

In 2026, the focus will be on the practical application of the Digital Code, the safe use of artificial intelligence, the protection of citizens' digital rights, and the sustainable development of Kazakhstan's internet infrastructure.

Forum Program:

— Responsible use of artificial intelligence

— Children's safety on the internet

— Implementation of the Digital Code and parliamentary initiatives

— Regulation of digital assets in Kazakhstan

— Presentation of the results of the "Digital Rights Compliance Rating 2026"

— Multistakeholder internet governance as a tool for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

As part of the session "Preparing Digital Professions for the Digital Economy," experts from the Cyberlaw School will present a new course, "AI for Lawyers." The program is designed to develop practical skills in working with algorithms necessary for legal support of IT projects and artificial intelligence technologies.

The organizers of Qazaqstan IGF 2026 are the Eurasian Digital Foundation and the law firm "Digital Rights Center Kazakhstan." The forum is held with the official support of the United Nations Secretariat and in partnership with Freedom Holding Corp., the Committee for Information Security of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Maqsut Narikbayev University, and the BlockchainKZ association.

Participants can join the forum in person in Almaty or watch the online broadcast.

Registration and detailed information are available on the website igf.kz.