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We drive Central Eurasia’s tech growth by connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with key opportunities.

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ML School Kazakhstan: Two-Year Program in AI and Machine Learning

ML School Kazakhstan is a two-year training program for specialists in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The program is designed for students and professionals in IT, mathematics, and technical fields with a strong foundational background, as well as graduates of Tomorrow School. Participants will master modern ML technologies ranging from classic machine learning to neural networks, Computer Vision, and LLMs. The curriculum is built on academic approaches and expertise from the Yandex School of Data Analysis. Lectures and seminars will be conducted by Yandex experts, technical university faculty, and researchers in AI and ML. The program also includes practical assignments, networking with ML specialists, and project work. The selection process consists of two stages: 1. Online Testing Tasks in mathematics and programming. 2. In-Person Interview Candidates with the best test results will be invited. Selection will evaluate knowledge of linear algebra, algorithms, statistics, and calculus. Application deadline: October 8, 2026.

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Application for the Mentorship Program with Kai-Fu Lee and his team

Welcome to the application process for the competitive selection! Apply now for a unique opportunity to discuss your AI project and practical case in person with Kai-Fu Lee, one of the world's leading experts in artificial intelligence. Before filling out the form, please note the key rules: ● One candidate, one track. Choose the track that best reflects your current role: Government, Tomorrow School,or General Open Competition. ● Quality of justification. Selection is based on a scoring system (maximum 100 points). Describe your practical experience in ML/AI in detail and formulate a specific, in-depth question for the expert—avoid general or theoretical statements. Completing the form will take 20–25 minutes. We wish you success!

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The basics of AI: ChatGPT

The basics of Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT is a course aimed at teaching the use of ChatGPT, which is available on the Skillbox platform absolutely free of charge for users of the Astana Hub application and platform. The online course is designed for everyone, and is available in Russian and Kazakh. The course program consists of 2 blocks and 45 video tutorials.

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Upcoming events

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

21 Sep, 17:00 Kostanay

Qostanai Hub | 🤖 AI WORKSHOP

💡 Artificial intelligence is already helping us write texts ✍️, create images 🎨, analyze information 📊, and solve work-related tasks ⚡️. But how do you understand which AI tools are right for you and how to get the most out of them? 🧐

🚀 At this practical workshop, we’ll explore the latest AI models and show you how to use them not just for experiments, but for real-world tasks.

🔹 get to know modern AI tools and their capabilities 🤖🔹 explore which model is better suited for different tasks 🎯🔹 see how AI can speed up your work and simplify routine processes ⚡️🔹 try the tools in practice and explore real-world cases 💻

✨ Everything will be explained in simple language, without complicated theory! The workshop is suitable even for those who are just starting to explore AI 🚀

📅 September 21 | 17:00📍 Qostanai Hub, 28/1 Abay Street

🔥 Come discover what AI can already do for you — and start using it in practice!

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

21 Sep, 18:30 Atyrau

Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence

It's not just about using AI — it's about trying to create your own solution with it. 🤖

At the workshop, we'll explore modern AI tools and put them into practice by applying them to real-life academic and professional tasks.

Practical experience, real-world cases, and your first step towards creating your own AI solution.

📅 September 21 | 18:30📍 Atyrau Hub, 7A Madenova Street, 2nd floor

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.