Women in Tech is now in Kazakhstan

On September 4, 2024, the Kazakhstan chapter of Women in Tech officially launched in Almaty, becoming part of a global movement aimed at advancing women in the technology sector. Women in Tech is the largest organization of its kind in the world, uniting over 250,000 members across more than 50 countries.

The event brought together more than 150 offline participants and over 100 online attendees. Ayumi Mura Aoki, Head of Women in Tech Global, a technology diplomat, member of the UNESCO International Advisory Group of Experts on Closing the Gender Gap, and a Forbes Top 40 Women, attended the official opening. In her speech, Ayumi emphasized the importance of empowering girls in STEAM fields without limitations or glass ceilings, fostering community, and building global networks. The women's initiative was supported by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Almaty City Akimat, and the UN Women office.

Speakers and guests included well-known entrepreneurs, public figures, top company executives, artists, and sports personalities.

Topics discussed during the event included Management 2.0, the representation of women in leadership positions and the venture capital industry, as well as motivational and startup stories. The event took place in an atmosphere of gender balance, both among speakers and guests, highlighting a commitment to equality and inclusivity.

The Women in Tech Supervisory Board already includes experts such as Zhanat Berdalina, Lyazzat Satieva, Asel Tasmagambetova, Dina Amrisheva, Dinara Shukizhanova, Kulyash Baiseitova, Eldar Abdrasakov, Murat Abdrakhmanov, and Alina Aldambergen.

To become part of this movement, simply register for free on the Women in Tech Kazakhstan platform. https://wit-h.com/topics?fulltext=kazakhstan . In the near future, a series of events are planned, including guest lectures at universities, technical meetups, a Women in E-commerce business breakfast, and other initiatives aimed at building a strong community and creating new opportunities for women.

For inquiries, please contact us via our official pages @womenintechkz on Instagram and LinkedIn.