Investment and Online Pitch Workshop: Which IT Events to Attend This Week

We have gathered the most interesting webinars, masterclasses, and lectures of the week for you. Learn how to start working with cloud technologies, optimize business processes using no-code, prepare the perfect pitch for investors, or grow your startup.

Webinar “How to Start Working with VK Cloud Technologies in Kazakhstan”
VK Cloud will share how to effectively use cloud technologies in Kazakhstan. Cases from Kazakhstani companies will be presented, and issues of security, including ISO certifications, firewall configuration, and two-factor authentication, will be discussed. Participants will learn how to create cloud servers, configure databases, networks, backups, and work with Kubernetes and S3 storage.

When: February 10 at 16:00
Where: online

International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Leading women scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, young researchers, and schoolgirls will gather at the innovation center to discuss the future of STEM, share experiences, and open up new opportunities for women striving to build careers in science and technology.

When: February 11, 10:00-17:00
Where: Bishkek, Erkindik Boulevard 58a, Innovation Center

Asana for Operations Webinar
An exclusive webinar from Asana, where participants will learn how AI and automation help operational teams track goals, optimize workflows, and manage them without unnecessary manual effort. The webinar also includes real stories from teams that have improved their processes using Asana, as well as practical tips that can be applied immediately.

When: February 11
Where: online

Venture Growth Masterclass Series by 500 Eurasia
The masterclass is designed for startups aiming to grow their business and attract investors. Participants will gain knowledge from leading global experts in startups, investment, and business scaling. It focuses on overcoming challenges that often lead to startup failures and offers proven methods for solving them.

When: February 11
Where: online

Investment Workshop by Silkroad Angels Club from Silicon Valley
The workshop will be useful for entrepreneurs, investors, business angels, and founders looking to expand their knowledge in angel and venture investing. Speakers: Aset Abdualiev — Director and Founder of Silkroad Innovation Hub and Silkroad Angels Club, and Abai Absamet — Managing Partner of Silkroad Angels Club.

When: February 11 at 16:30
Where: Tashkent, UEnter

Online Pitch in The Tech Telegram Channel
A great opportunity to perform live in front of investors and learn how to create and deliver the perfect pitch. You can join as a guest and listen to how other startups present. Speakers: Daniil Abdyldayev, CIO of Accelerate Prosperity, Managing Partner of ADVentures, co-founder of chANGELS, and Aset Dosymkhanov, co-founder of the venture studio RS Bootcamp.

When: February 11 at 18:00 Astana time
Where: The Tech Telegram Channel

Lecture “How to Build the IT Community of Uzbekistan”
The educational project Uzum Team regularly holds lectures and masterclasses on current topics in career development, IT, project management, and more. In this lecture, Shavkat Karimov, head of the largest IT community in Uzbekistan, will talk about the formation of the community, key projects, future plans, and the role of volunteering in IT.

When: February 12 at 19:00
Where: Tashkent, Uzum Office

Uzbek-Japanese Forum on IT Cooperation
The forum will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and investors from both countries to develop strategic partnerships in the digital sphere. Participants will learn about digital transformation opportunities in Uzbekistan, explore prospects for technological cooperation with Japan, consider investment attraction strategies, and get acquainted with industry trends.

When: February 13
Where: Tashkent, Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Conference Hall

Webinar “Talend: Use Case for Master Data Management”
A webinar dedicated to solving problems that companies face when managing data, such as disparate sources and data errors. Participants will learn how Qlik Talend simplifies data integration and quality management, and why Master Data Management is the foundation of operational excellence.

When: February 13
Where: online

No-Code Day Almaty
An offline conference for IT, digital, and business leaders. During the event, participants will be offered presentations and practical sessions focused on using no-code technologies and AI to automate business processes.

When: February 13
Where: Almaty, InterContinental Almaty

Live Stream “How the Startup Ecosystem of Tajikistan is Developing”
Speakers Ravshan Kurbanov, founder of Tajikistan Venture Capital, Isfandiyor Abdullo, director of Accelerate Prosperity, and Umed Rahimov will share their vision, discuss the prospects for startups in the region, current challenges, and opportunities for entrepreneurs. Participants will learn about the success story and future of Tajikistan’s startup ecosystem.

When: February 13 at 18:00 Astana time
Where: The Tech Telegram Channel

Lecture “Distributed Data Storage Systems”
Dmitry Dashko, Senior Software Engineer at Tesco, will cover key aspects such as sharding and replication, trade-offs of the CAP theorem, and consensus algorithms that form the basis for developing high-load distributed systems.

When: February 13 at 19:00
Where: online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley

Meetup “Mobile Application with Cross-Platform Support Based on AI Using Gemini API and Compose Multiplatform”
During the event, Yusuf Abdullaev, Senior Android Engineer at HungerStation, will talk about developing cross-platform mobile applications using Gemini API and Compose Multiplatform.

When: February 14 at 14:00
Where: Almaty, KBTU GameLab

Lecture “How to Write Code So It Doesn’t Hurt to Migrate to a New SDK Version Later?”
Boris Dobretsov, iOS Team Lead at Optima Bank Kyrgyzstan, will explain why updating the SDK can be a difficult process, share examples of errors from practice, and explain how to write code that minimizes issues when updating the SDK.

When: February 15 at 14:00
Where: online / Karaganda, IT Hub Terricon Valley