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.

IT Community Day — a space where people, ideas, and opportunities meet.

On September 11 in Aktau, IT industry experts, entrepreneurs, startup representatives, and everyone interested in technology will gather at one venue.

This is a meeting where you can learn about IT projects, exchange experience, make new connections, and develop the IT ecosystem of Mangystau together.

🔥 Program includes:
— Opportunities for creating and developing startups and attracting investment
— Presentation of regional startup projects
— Session on the TechOrda program and investment opportunities
— Networking with IT community representatives

✨ In one place — experience, new projects, and new opportunities.

📍 Mangystau Hub, Aktau
📅 September 11, 2026 🕓 16:00

Join the IT community. Let's discuss new ideas and opportunities together!

  Alatau Hub | Workshop: AI FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

How to use artificial intelligence to develop and implement your ideas?

On September 11, the Alatau Hub will host a hands-on workshop on how young people can use artificial intelligence to develop their skills, create new ideas, and implement their own projects.Let's talk about how AI can become a tool for learning, creativity, work, and developing your own initiatives, as well as explore practical ways to use modern AI tools.

Participants at the workshop:

• Learn how to use AI to develop their skills and ideas

• they will analyze the practical tools of artificial intelligence • learn how AI helps to create and develop their own projects

• they will consider the real possibilities of using AI in their studies and work

• discuss how to turn an idea into a realizable project using modern technologies

, September 11th

⏰ 15:00

, Alatau Hub, Kunaeva 5B