On November 8, 2024, a unique Pizza Pitch event was held at the Kyzylorda Hub, bringing together startup teams, experts and innovation enthusiasts. The format of the event included a presentation of

In the era of digital transformation, banks are actively implementing online services, analyzing clicks and time spent by customers in mobile applications. However, despite all efforts to digitali

Sam Altman’s recent presentation of the Operator, which followed closely on the repeal of AI-related executive orders, raises profound questions about the interplay between technological evolution a

Digital Almaty 2025 to Feature AI and Digital Transformation Startup Battle with a $60,000 Prize Fund

The informal side of Digital Almaty 2025 will bring together participants from all backgrounds—ranging from school students and university scholars to top digital industry leaders, startup founders, and investors—creating a unique ecosystem for idea exchange and innovation. This was highlighted by Daniya Akhmetova, Managing Director of Astana Hub, during a press conference at the Central Communications Service.

Kazakhstani Experts and Global IT CEOs to Share AI Implementation Insights at Digital Almaty 2025

The year 2024 marked significant advancements in artificial intelligence. A Committee on AI was established, the AI Development Concept for 2024–2029 was approved, and a draft AI Law is currently in development. Additionally, Kazakhstan has created its own language model, KazLLM, which will serve as the foundation for a range of technological solutions. During a press conference at the Central Communications Service, Gizzat Baitursynov, Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Development at the MDDIAI, emphasized that applying this language model will drive the growth of the domestic IT services market.

Digital Almaty 2025 to Bring Together Over 40,000 Participants from Around the World

Today, the Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan hosted a press conference on the upcoming Digital Almaty 2025. As noted by Gizzat Baitursynov, Chairman of the Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Development, only a week remains until the start of the VII International Digital Almaty 2025 Forum—the largest digital event of the year.

Digital Almaty 2025: AI Solutions for Industry Transformation, Including Smart Factories, Modernization, and Automation

Artificial intelligence presents Kazakhstan with unique opportunities to accelerate digital transformation, enhance business efficiency, and improve public administration. This was stated by Daniya Akhmetova, Managing Director of Astana Hub, during a press conference at the Central Communications Service.

Astana Hub Resident CodiPlay Secures $9M to Expand in the MENA Region

Kazakhstani edtech startup CodiPlay has successfully raised $9 million in a Series A funding round at a $100 million valuation. The round attracted a group of investors from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, including the Senior Executive Vice President for Strategy at Qatar National Bank, renowned business angel Christian Eichner, and the private equity fund Global Capital. This investment will enable CodiPlay to strengthen its presence in the MENA region, specifically in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar—countries with strong economies and low inflation rates.

Kazakhstan’s Grand Mobile Reaches 60 Million Players

Kazakhstani IT company Grand Mobile launched its mobile role-playing game Grand Mobile at the end of 2022, and it has now attracted over 60 million players. The company’s founder and CTO, Roman Lineytsev, shared this milestone during a government meeting in Kazakhstan.

In 2021, Andrey Simkin, Head of IT Products at MTS Digital, took courses in Big Data and Python, during which he scored a “C”, thus entering 5-10% of the nuggets of the IT industry. In 2022, he has

Kazakhstani Company, Astana Hub Resident, Recognized Among the World’s Best Startups by Google

Higgsfield AI, an artificial intelligence company founded by Kazakhstani engineers, has been named one of the top 25 startups globally by Google.