AISteppeTechHack is an in—person AI & Cybersecurity hackathon in Astana, which will be held as part of the Cyber Steppe conference with the support of the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The hackathon is organized by MSSP.Global and SteppeTechLab with the participation of the Mayor's Office of Astana and Astana Innovations.

The main sponsor is Medet Turin, a national cybersecurity expert.

Participants will have to solve 3 practical tasks at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The tasks will be announced on the day of the hackathon, so the teams will work with real cases and limited time to develop solutions.

How is the hackathon going?

- Participation is offline only - Teams of 2 to 5 people- 3 tasks in the areas of AI and cybersecurity- Tasks are announced on the day of the event- It takes one day to develop a solution.- The pitching takes place on the same day- The winners are determined by an expert jury

Prizes

The total prize pool is 1,000,000 ₸.

Additionally, the Business Growth Academy provides 1 grant for studying under the Mini-MBA program.

The hackathon will bring together young developers, AI specialists, and cybersecurity enthusiasts who will not just discuss technologies, but develop and protect working solutions for real-world tasks in one day.

Cyber Steppe takes place in Astana and is dedicated to the development of digital security culture and practice in Kazakhstan.

Do you want to figure out how to get into AI and turn an idea into a real project?

On September 11, Shakarim University will host an AI Workshop on:

🤖 "Entry into the AI ecosystem: startups, technologies and Astana Hub"

Let's talk not only about technology, but also about how the AI ecosystem of Kazakhstan works, where to look for opportunities for startups and how to go from an idea to a working project.

, Speaker:Tursinzhan Anet Martauli — Director of Semey Hub

We'll figure it out at the workshop:

How to start your journey in AI;

How to create and develop an AI startup;

What opportunities does Astana Hub offer;

Where to look for support, resources, and partners;

real opportunities for the development of AI projects.

, September 11th

⏰ 15:00

Shakarim University, 20A Glinka St.

AI is already changing the market. The question is, will you create these changes?

Come and find out where to start and where to go next.

It's time to use the power of AI in learning and take lessons to a new level! 🤖📚

We invite teachers and lecturers to the practical workshop "AI for Education"!

Our speaker is Yerkin Khamidullov, founder of the Online Ustaz educational platform. He will share the secrets of effective integration of artificial intelligence into the educational process.

What awaits you at the workshop:

Process automation: Learn how to create lesson plans and assignments using AI in a matter of seconds.

Interactive methods: Learn how to make classes fun for students thanks to new technologies.

Modern tools: Get to know the best AI services that save a teacher's time.

, Date: 11.09.2026

Time: 15:00 a.m.

📍 Address: Taldykorgan, D. Kunaev str., 47

Are you ready to be the first to master advanced technologies in education? ⚡️